Winning blow: knight to c1 (b3·2)
c9-26575Puzzle 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
25. Nxc1 Nxc5 26. Rxc5 Qxe4 27. Rxe4 Kf7 28. Rxc7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (+3.9).
- Strong! rook to e4 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxc5, then Rxc5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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