Winning blow: knight to e6 (d4·26)
c9-09112Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
35. Ne6 Rg8 36. Qf7 g5 37. Qxg8
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e6.
- queen to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg8, then Qf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #390.
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