Winning blow: knight to c6 (d4·11)
c9-15085Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Nc6+ Kd7 29. Qxf6 Be6 30. Ne5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#3).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
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