Winning blow: knight to e6 (c5·17)
c9-20941Puzzle 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
27. Ne6+ Kf7 28. Nc5 Kf8 29. Qe6
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #280.
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