Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·6)
c9-11226Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
21. N5d6+ exd6 22. Qxg6 Nxe5 23. Qe6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead exd6, then Qxg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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