Winning blow: knight to e5 (f7)
c9-02206Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
6. Nxe5 c5 7. Nf3 d5 8. c4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead c5, then f4 and you stay on top.
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