Winning blow: knight to e5 (d3·22)
c9-27530Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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. Ne5 Qxh6 30. Qh3 fxe5 31. Qxc8+ Kf7 32. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- queen to h3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxh6, then Qh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #562.
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