Winning blow: knight to e3 (f1·3)
c9-23212Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Ne3 Ne6 16. Qc3 Bc6 17. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ne6, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #929.
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