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Winning blow: knight to e4 (c3·10)

c9-15849
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

33. Ne4 Nf5 34. Bxg7 Nxg7 35. Nf6+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to e4.
  • Spot on — bishop to g7 (#4).
  • Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead a5, then Ng5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #6.

Explore position #6

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