Winning blow: knight to e2
c9-00020Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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. Ne2 Bf3 17. Qd3 Rxf5 18. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bf3, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
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