Winning blow: knight to a4 (b2)
c9-16705Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
30. Nxa4 Rxg2 31. Qxe7 Rg1+ 32. Kd2
Why it works
- Best move. knight to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b3, then Qxe7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
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