Winning blow: knight to d4 (c2·3)
c9-15245Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. Nd4 Ke7 26. Qxc8 d5 27. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxc8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #347.
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