Winning blow: knight to e6 (g7·9)
c9-21692Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
18. Nxe6 Nxe6 19. Qxd5+ Bd6 20. Bxa4 bxa4 21. Qxc4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on e6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+2.7).
- Stunning! bishop to a4 gives up material but you stand better (+2.9).
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Nxe6, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #788.
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