Winning blow: knight to f7 (g5·8)
c9-20366naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. Nxf7 Kxf7 32. Rc7+ Re7 33. Qg6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf7, then Nh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #465.
SP-465 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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