Winning blow: knight to b3 (a5)
c9-16299Puzzle 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
17. Nb3 Qd6 18. Nc5 Rd8 19. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b3 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Qd6, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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