Winning blow: knight to e1 (d3·3)
c9-19770Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
31. Ne1 Rxe1+ 32. Kxe1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e1 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: king to e1 (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxe1+, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #462.
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