Winning blow: knight to c3 (b1)
c9-16073Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
13. Nc3 f4 14. Kc2 Na6 15. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+2.7).
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Ra6, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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