Winning blow: knight to c3 (e4·3)
c9-17217Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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. Nxc3 Nxc3 26. dxc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Nxc3, then dxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #563.
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