Winning blow: knight to c6 (e5·30)
c9-21167Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Nc6+ Kxe6 34. Qe5+ Kf7 35. Bd5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe6, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #743.
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