Winning blow: knight to d5 (b4·2)
c9-16655Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Nd5+ Kd7 20. Nxb6+ Kc7 21. Nd5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (+7.9).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+8.3).
- You win decisive material (+8.3).
- If instead Kd6, then Nxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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