Winning blow: knight to f3 (g1·2)
c9-13667Puzzle 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
15. Nf3 Bxa1 16. Kxa1 Kxc8 17. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — king to a1 (+2.7).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Bxa1, then Kxa1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #953.
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