Winning blow: knight to e6 (f4·17)
c9-17403Puzzle 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
35. Ne6+ Kg6 36. Qg8+ Kh6 37. Qg7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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