Winning blow: knight to e4 (c3·7)
c9-15050Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
34. Ne4 Nd4+ 35. Nxd4 Rh6 36. Nf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (#5).
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nd4+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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