Winning blow: knight to c3 (e2·3)
c9-27793Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
15. Nc3 Bf6 16. Rxe4
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to e4 (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bf6, then Rxe4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #365.
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