Winning blow: knight to c3 (b1·3)
c9-22364Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
23. Nc3 Bxc3 24. dxc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bxc3, then dxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
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