Winning blow: knight to d4 (f3·4)
c9-09439Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
20. Nxd4 c6 21. a6 cxd5 22. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- pawn to a6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to e8 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c6, then a6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #101.
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