Winning blow: knight to e2 (c3·2)
c9-12739Puzzle 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
23. Ne2 Nc4+ 24. Kc3 Nb6 25. Nc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- king to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c5.
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Nf1+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #86.
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