Winning blow: knight to e5 (d3·23)
c9-23055Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
22. Nxe5 Bxe5 23. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (#12).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#11).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxe5, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #64.
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