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Winning blow: knight to b4 (d3·5)

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Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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

22. Nb4 Kc7 23. Qe7+ Nd7 24. Nd5+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to b4 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Spot on — queen to e7 (#5).
  • Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Nd7, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #515.

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