Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·3)
c9-07375Puzzle 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
15. Nxb5+ Kb6 16. a4 d4 17. Rd1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kb6, then a4 and you win the knight.
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