Winning blow: knight to c5 (e6·12)
c9-28520Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
33. Nc5 Kf8 34. Qxd7 Kg8 35. Qe8+ Kg7 36. Ne6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c5.
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxd7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #230.
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