Winning blow: knight to c4 (d2·4)
c9-14457Puzzle 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
19. Ndc4 Rgf8 20. bxc3 Ne6 21. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (+3.6).
- Precise: queen to c2 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead cxb2, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #199.
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