Winning blow: knight to c5 (d3·15)
c9-24986Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Nc5 c6 22. Ra3 Nd5 23. Qxc6 Qxf4+ 24. gxf4
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+10.8).
- rook to a3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#4).
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c6, then Ra3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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