Winning blow: knight to c3
c9-01278Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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. Nc3 e5 12. e4 c5 13. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Qf7, then e4 and you stay on top.
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