Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·12)
c9-16235Puzzle 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
29. Nxb5 Nf7 30. Nd3 a3 31. Qa4 Bf8 32. Nxa3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a4.
- Best move. knight to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nf7, then Nd3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #318.
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