Winning blow: knight to d5 (e3·4)
c9-08048Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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. Nxd5 Rd7 12. Nxb6+ Kb8 13. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- A brilliant blow: knight to b6, and you stand better (+2.9).
- Stunning! knight to a8 gives up material but you are winning (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd7, then Nxb6+ and you stay on top.
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