Winning blow: knight to c3 (e4·2)
c9-25537Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
24. Nc3 Bxc3 25. Kxc3 Bxd3 26. exd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — king to c3 (+4.7).
- Precise: pawn to d3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Bxc3, then Kxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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