Winning blow: knight to e6 (f4·15)
c9-11575Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
36. Ne6+ Kg8 37. Rg7+ Kh8 38. Nf7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#4).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Rg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #295.
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