Winning blow: knight to e3 (c4·2)
c9-21529Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
14. Ne3 Qc6 15. Nf5+ Kh8 16. Nxh6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (+4.1).
- Precise: knight to h6 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc6, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #0.
Explore position #0Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play