Winning blow: knight to e6 (d4·28)
c9-11416Puzzle 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
21. Ne6+ Nxe6 22. Nb1+ Nd4 23. Qxd4+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to b1 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxe6, then Nb1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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