Winning blow: knight to e6 (d4·18)
c9-27628Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
30. Ne6+ dxe6 31. Qxd8+ Qe8 32. Qxd2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: queen to d8 (+3.2).
- Strong! queen to d2 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead dxe6, then Qxd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
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