Winning blow: knight to c2 (e3·3)
c9-23009Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
11. Nc2 Nxf3 12. Ra3 Nxe1 13. Rxb3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to a3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to b3 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Nxf3, then Ra3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #887.
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