Winning blow: knight to d2 (b3·2)
c9-14284Puzzle 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. Nd2 Rb8 22. c4 Qd4 23. Qe6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+3.0).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bd4, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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