Winning blow: knight to a5 (c6·2)
c9-07580Puzzle 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
11. Nxa5 Bxd4 12. Rd3 Bf6 13. g4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (+2.9).
- Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Bxd4, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
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