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Winning blow: knight to e2 (c1)

c9-13110
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

30. Ne2 Rxe2+ 31. Kxe2 Qxg4+ 32. Nxg4

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to e2.
  • Spot on — king to e2 (#5).
  • Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Rxe2+, then Kxe2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #547.

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