Winning blow: knight to c6 (e5·25)
c9-13116Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
29. Nxc6+ Kc7 30. Qg3+ Re5 31. Qxe5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead bxc6, then Qg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #215.
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