Winning blow: knight to c2 (e3)
c9-22219Puzzle 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
29. Nxc2 Bxg4 30. Rc7+ Kb8 31. Ne3 Be6 32. Rxc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (+3.1).
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bxg4, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
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