Winning blow: knight to e3 (d1·4)
c9-09151Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
26. Ne3 Bc8 27. Qc7 Qe6 28. b7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- queen to c7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b7.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Bc8, then Qc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #544.
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