Winning blow: knight to e6 (g5·8)
c9-14625Puzzle 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
23. Ne6+ Rxe6 24. cxd5+ Kd6 25. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+4.8).
- Strong! pawn to e6 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxe6, then cxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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