Winning blow: knight to c5 (b3·17)
c9-12070Puzzle 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
22. Nxc5 Re7 23. Qd6 Re2+ 24. Bxe2
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re2+, then Bxe2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #639.
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