Winning blow: knight to e5 (f3·8)
c9-17697Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
15. Nxe5 e3 16. Bxd5+ Qxd5 17. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+1.5).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+1.2).
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+0.9).
- You reach a winning position (+0.9).
- If instead e3, then Bxd5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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