Winning blow: knight to e1 (c2·2)
c9-09836Puzzle 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
33. Ne1 Kf8 34. a4 Kg7 35. a5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Ra1, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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