Winning blow: knight to c4 (e3·6)
c9-27062Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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. Nc4 Rxe1 28. Nxd6+ Kc7 29. Nb5+ Kb6 30. Bxe1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+4.8).
- Precise: knight to b5 is the top choice (+5.2).
- Best move. bishop to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxe1, then Nxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #186.
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