Winning blow: knight to d6 (e4·11)
c9-21986Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
26. Nd6+ Qxd6 27. Bb7+ Kb8 28. Qxa2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to a2 is the top choice (+7.5).
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Qxd6, then Bb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #683.
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