Winning blow: knight to e1 (f3)
c9-05526Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
17. Ne1 Bc5 18. Qf3 Na2+ 19. Rxa2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- queen to f3 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! rook to a2 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead fxe5, then Qe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #666.
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