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Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

5. Nb5 Nc6 6. Bxh8

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Spot on — bishop to h8 (+3.7).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Nc6, then Bxh8 and you win the bishop.

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