Winning blow: knight to e6 (d4·11)
c9-22063Puzzle 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
28. Ne6+ Kf7 29. Nxc5 Nxc5 30. Rxc6+ Kg8 31. Rxc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (+6.0).
- Strong! rook to c6 is the sharp choice (+5.9).
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Nxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #374.
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