Winning blow: knight to e3 (c4)
c9-14075Puzzle 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
24. Ne3 Rb8 25. d5 Rf5 26. d6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+2.3).
- Strong! pawn to d6 is the sharp choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Rb8, then d5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #515.
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