Winning blow: knight to e6 (g7·2)
c9-03681Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
12. Nxe6+ Bxe6 13. g3 b6 14. Bg1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Bxe6, then d4 and you stay on top.
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