Winning blow: knight to c5 (b3·11)
c9-17840Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Nc5+ dxc5 16. Bc4+ Ke7 17. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (+3.9).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead dxc5, then Bc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #326.
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