Winning blow: knight to d5 (c3·9)
c9-10930Puzzle 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
17. Nxd5 Rd8 18. Ncxb6+ Bxb6 19. Nxb6+ Kb8 20. Nxa4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (+2.6).
- Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- Best move. knight to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd8, then Ncxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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