Winning blow: knight to c1 (d3·3)
c9-25126Puzzle 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
31. Nxc1 Bxf4 32. Rhc8+ Kd6 33. Nd3 Re4 34. dxc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (+5.3).
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- Best move. pawn to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxf4, then Rhc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #494.
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