Winning blow: knight to d4 (e2·4)
c9-08906Puzzle rating: 2200Theme: 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
17. Nd4 Nb6 18. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: queen to d6 (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb6, then Qxd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #509.
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