Winning blow: knight to e3 (d1·3)
c9-11855Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Ne3 Ra8 21. Bc3 Rxa7 22. Rfd1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nxh2, then Rfe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #779.
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