Winning blow: knight to e6 (f4·6)
c9-12059Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
24. Nxe6+ Kc8 25. Qa6+ Kb8 26. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (+1.9).
- Stunning! knight to g7 gives up material but you stand better (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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