Winning blow: knight to e7 (d5·22)
c9-10295Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
24. Nxe7 Bxe5 25. Nc6+ Kc8 26. Nxe5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#3).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxe5, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #530.
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