Winning blow: knight to c3 (b1·2)
c9-23956Puzzle 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
22. Nxc3 exd3 23. b4 Nd7 24. Nxc6+ Kc8 25. cxd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: pawn to b4 (+3.3).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+3.2).
- Best move. pawn to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exd3, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #471.
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