Winning blow: knight to d2
c9-00424Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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
16. Nd2 Nc5 17. Bf4 e5 18. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (+5.2).
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Bc5, then Bh2 and you stay on top.
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