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Winning blow: knight to d5 (b6·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

35. Nd5 Ra7 36. h4 Rg7 37. Bg5

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
  • pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to g5.
  • You win decisive material (+6.3).
  • If instead Ra8, then h4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #747.

Explore position #747

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