Winning blow: knight to d2 (b1)
c9-08007Puzzle 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
11. Nd2 Bb7 12. Nxa1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to a1 (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bb7, then Nxa1 and you win the bishop.
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