Winning blow: knight to e2 (c3·5)
c9-23316Puzzle 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
21. Ne2 Nxc1 22. Kxc1 Rxd4 23. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: king to c1 (+4.3).
- Strong! knight to d4 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Nxc1, then Kxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #93.
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