Winning blow: knight to e5 (f3·13)
c9-22520Puzzle 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
15. Nxe5+ Ke6 16. Bc4+ Kxe5 17. Bxf7 g5 18. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (+2.7).
- Strong! bishop to f7 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke6, then Bc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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