Winning blow: knight to g6 (e5·11)
c9-10126Puzzle 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
26. Nxg6+ Bxg6 27. Qxg6 Qxc3+ 28. Kf2
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#4).
- A natural move: king to f2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxg6, then Qxg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #446.
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