Winning blow: knight to e6 (c7·4)
c9-18350Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
30. Ne6 Qf5 31. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to d8 (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf5, then Nxd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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