Winning blow: knight to c4 (d2·3)
c9-10415Puzzle 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
20. Nc4 Qxa2 21. Qc2 Qa7 22. Nfe3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qxa2, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #899.
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