Winning blow: knight to d5 (e7·2)
c9-26472Puzzle 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
16. Nxd5 Qe6 17. Nxc7 Qe7 18. Nxe8 Kxe8 19. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (+3.2).
- Precise: knight to e8 is the top choice (+3.1).
- Best move. bishop to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe6, then Nxc7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #345.
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