Winning blow: knight to e5 (c6·5)
c9-09970Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
22. Ne5 Bxe5 23. dxe5 f4 24. Bxf4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (+3.4).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bxe5, then dxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #215.
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