Winning blow: knight to e5 (d3·9)
c9-17922Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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 Re8 16. Qc3 c5 17. bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re8, then Qc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #687.
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