Winning blow: knight to d4 (c6·3)
c9-19652Puzzle 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
21. Nxd4 Rxc1 22. Ne2+ Ned6 23. Nxc1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (+2.4).
- Strong! knight to c1 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Rxc1, then Ne2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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