Winning blow: knight to e6 (g7·5)
c9-03402Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
11. Ne6+ Ke8 12. Qf8+ Kd7 13. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Well found: queen to f8 (+5.5).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #689.
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