Winning blow: knight to d3 (f4)
c9-10872Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. Nd3 Nc6 26. Kd2 Be3+ 27. Rxe3
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to d3.
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b4, then Nxb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #835.
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