Winning blow: knight to e6 (g7·4)
c9-07980Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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. Ne6+ dxe6 13. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
- Well found: queen to f8 (+10.2).
- You win decisive material (+10.2).
- If instead dxe6, then Qxf8+ and you stay on top.
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