Winning blow: knight to e8 (d6·5)
c9-20571Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
35. Ne8+ Kg8 36. Nf6+ Kg7 37. Qa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to a8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #225.
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