Winning blow: knight to a3 (b1·2)
c9-09425Puzzle 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
13. Na3 Bd7 14. e4 Bd6 15. Bg5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bd7, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #106.
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