Winning blow: knight to d5 (c3)
c9-06082Puzzle 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
16. Nd5 Rxd5 17. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rxd5, then cxd5 and you stay on top.
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