Winning blow: knight to c2
c9-05808Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
15. Nxc2 Qxg2 16. Kd2 Qxf2+ 17. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e2.
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Qxg2, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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