Winning blow: knight to c4 (d2·6)
c9-27124Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
16. Nc4+ Kd7 17. Ne5+ Kd8 18. Nxc6+ Kd7 19. Nxe7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Well found: knight to e5 (+5.9).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+6.0).
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd7, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #639.
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