Winning blow: knight to e6 (f4·5)
c9-04225Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
16. Ne6+ fxe6 17. Qxe7+ Kg8 18. Rxf6
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead fxe6, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #228.
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