Winning blow: knight to e6 (c7·10)
c9-15512Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
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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