Winning blow: knight to d6 (e4·24)
c9-11181Puzzle 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
32. Nxd6 Nxd6 33. Qxd6+ Ka7 34. Bxc5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxd6, then Rxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #846.
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