Winning blow: knight to e5 (d3·10)
c9-15813Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
31. Ne5+ Bxe5 32. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: rook to c6 (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bxe5, then Rxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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