Winning blow: knight to e6 (c7)
c9-03303Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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
15. Ne6+ dxe6 16. Rxd8+ Kf7 17. Qg8+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead dxe6, then Rxd8+ and you stay on top.
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