Winning blow: knight to c5 (b3·16)
c9-25954Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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. Nc5 Nd5 17. Ng4 Ke8 18. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- knight to g4 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! knight to e5 gives up material but you stand better (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd5, then Ng4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
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