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Winning blow: knight to e6 (g7·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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