Winning blow: knight to d1 (c3)
c9-10639Puzzle 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
21. Nd1 d5 22. Rc8 b5 23. f3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- rook to c8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f3 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead d5, then Rc8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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