Winning blow: knight to e6 (f8·2)
c9-22657Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
32. Ne6 Re7 33. Ng7 Bb2 34. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- knight to g7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Re7, then Ng7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
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