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Winning blow: knight to d2 (b3·2)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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