Winning blow: knight to e6 (d4·23)
c9-11678Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
25. Ne6+ Rxe6 26. Qd8+ Kg7 27. f8=Q+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxe6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #59.
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