Winning blow: knight to e2 (c3·3)
c9-16342Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
19. Ne2 Kc8 20. Rgd1 Bg3+ 21. Kxg3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g3 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exf3, then gxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #466.
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