Winning blow: knight to e3 (f1·4)
c9-15231Puzzle 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
26. Nfe3 Bb3+ 27. Kc1 Bd5 28. Ra3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- Well found: king to c1 (+1.3).
- Precise: rook to a3 is the top choice (+1.3).
- You reach a winning position (+1.3).
- If instead Bb3+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #717.
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