Winning blow: knight to e5
c9-00594Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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
14. Ne5 c5 15. f3 cxb4 16. axb4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b4 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead c5, then f3 and you stay on top.
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