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Winning blow: knight to e7 (g6·6)

c9-19811
Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

12. Ne7+ Kf7 13. Qxh7+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Well found: queen to h7 (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf7, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #593.

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