Winning blow: knight to c4 (e3·3)
c9-11324Puzzle 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
18. Nc4 Rd8 19. Nf6+ Kxg7 20. Nxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (+4.2).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qxc4+, then Qxc4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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