Winning blow: knight to b3
c9-07777Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
14. Nb3 d5 15. Bxe5 dxe4 16. d4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b3 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+1.8).
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead d5, then Bxe5 and you win the knight.
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