Winning blow: knight to e7 (c8·2)
c9-26563Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
32. Ne7 Rh5 33. c6+ Kb8 34. Nd5 Rxh2 35. Bxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (+6.9).
- Strong! knight to d5 is the sharp choice (+7.1).
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- You win decisive material (+7.4).
- If instead Rh5, then c6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #911.
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