Winning blow: knight to c5 (d3·18)
c9-15203Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
21. Nxc5 Bh6+ 22. e3 Bxe3+ 23. Nxe3
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bh6+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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