Winning blow: knight to e6 (c5·15)
c9-10127Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
30. Ne6 Qd7 31. Qf3 Qxe6 32. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: queen to f3 (+4.8).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qd7, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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