Winning blow: knight to c4 (e5·2)
c9-27763Puzzle 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
19. Nxc4 Bxc4 20. Qxf6 exf6 21. Rfe1+ Kf8 22. Nxb7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+5.2).
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+4.9).
- Best move. knight to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Bxc4, then Qxf6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #603.
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