Winning blow: knight to d4 (f3·3)
c9-15197Puzzle 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
19. Nd4 Rd6 20. Qxc3 Rxd4 21. Bg4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: queen to c3 (+2.4).
- Stunning! bishop to g4 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Rd6, then Qxc3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #945.
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