Winning blow: knight to d5 (e3·14)
c9-25611Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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. Nd5 Bxd5 23. exd5+ Ne2+ 24. Kf1 Qxb4 25. Rxe2+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+4.8).
- Strong! king to f1 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- Best move. rook to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Bxd5, then exd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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