Winning blow: knight to d5 (b6·3)
c9-09384Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
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.
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