Winning blow: knight to c1 (b3)
c9-10057Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
23. Nc1 Qd4 24. b3 Nf7 25. a4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qd4, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #845.
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