Winning blow: knight to e6 (g5·7)
c9-19716Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
27. Nxe6+ dxe6 28. Qxe6 Ne3+ 29. Qxe3
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead dxe6, then Qxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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