Winning blow: knight to c3 (e2·2)
c9-20719Puzzle 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
17. Nc3+ Bxc3 18. bxc3+ Kc4 19. Ra4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxc3, then bxc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #603.
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