Winning blow: pawn to c3 (b2·16)
c9-26287Puzzle 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
27. bxc3 f6 28. Nc4 Bh6 29. Bxe5+ fxe5 30. Nfxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to c4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead f6, then Nc4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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