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Winning blow: knight to e6 (c7·10)

c9-15512
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Ne6+ Ke8 33. Ng5 g6 34. Qf4

Why it works

  • Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • knight to g5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to f4.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ke8, then Ng5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #306.

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