Winning blow: knight to d6 (e4·17)
c9-26391Puzzle 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
13. Nxd6 Qxd6 14. c5 Qxh2 15. cxb6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on d6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.5).
- Well found: pawn to c5 (+2.8).
- Strong! pawn to b6 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxd6, then c5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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