Winning blow: knight to e6 (d4·13)
c9-26108Puzzle 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
23. Ne6+ Kc8 24. Qc6+ Kb8 25. Rhb1 g5 26. Rxb2+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#3).
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- Best move. rook to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #788.
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