Winning blow: knight to e6 (g5·17)
c9-19215Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
20. Ne6+ Kd6 21. Nc4+ Kd7 22. Qhe8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Nc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #471.
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