Winning blow: knight to d5 (e3·6)
c9-15745Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Nd5+ Kf7 33. Ne5+ Kg7 34. Rg6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Nxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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