Winning blow: knight to a2 (c3·2)
c9-22127Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
30. Nxa2 Bxf3 31. Bxf3 Ne6 32. Nc3 Nexc5 33. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (+1.0).
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+1.4).
- Best move. pawn to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxf3, then Bxf3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #793.
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