Winning blow: knight to d6 (e8·2)
c9-13009Puzzle 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
27. Nd6+ Nd8 28. Qxd8+ Kg7 29. Qe7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nd8, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #22.
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