Winning blow: knight to b5 (d4·10)
c9-07286Puzzle rating: 2380Theme: 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. Nb5+ axb5 17. Qf2+ d4 18. Qxd4+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f2 (#3).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead axb5, then Qf2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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