Winning blow: knight to e2 (g1·2)
c9-24961Puzzle 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
16. Nxe2 Bxe2 17. Qc5 Qf4+ 18. Rd2 Qxd2+ 19. Kxd2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (+3.0).
- A natural move: rook to d2.
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe2, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
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