Winning blow: knight to d6 (e4·23)
c9-07873Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Nd6+ exd6 16. Qg6+ Ke7 17. cxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead exd6, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #677.
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