Winning blow: knight to e6 (d4·7)
c9-19216Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
22. Ne6+ Ke8 23. Nexg7+ Rxg7 24. Nxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — knight to g7 (+3.7).
- Strong! knight to g7 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Nexg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
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