Winning blow: knight to e6 (g5·18)
c9-25685Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
29. Ne6+ Kc6 30. Bb5+ Kd6 31. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (+6.8).
- Strong! bishop to e8 is the sharp choice (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc6, then Bb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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