Winning blow: knight to c4 (d2·7)
c9-26062Puzzle 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
23. Nc4 Nxc4 24. Ke2+ Ke8 25. Rxa4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — king to e2 (+2.5).
- Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Nxc4, then Ke2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
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