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Winning blow: knight to c3 (b1)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

13. Nc3 f4 14. Kc2 Na6 15. Rb1

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • Spot on — king to c2 (+2.7).
  • A natural move: rook to b1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Ra6, then Kd1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #91.

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