Winning blow: knight to e5 (c4·4)
c9-15152Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
39. Ne5 Rd6 40. Rxc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — rook to c3 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Rd6, then Rxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #291.
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