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Winning blow: knight to e3 (f1·2)

c9-14832
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

32. Ne3 b4 33. Ke2 bxc3 34. Qxc3

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • king to e2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to c3 is the top choice (+5.2).
  • You win decisive material (+5.2).
  • If instead Qb1+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #376.

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