Winning blow: knight to b2
c9-05103Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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
13. Nb2 f5 14. Ng3 Rf8 15. a4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead f5, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
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