Winning blow: knight to e6 (g7·4)
c9-16712Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
31. Ne6+ Kd6 32. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (+9.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd6, then Qxb7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #813.
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