Winning blow: knight to b5 (a7·4)
c9-17390Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
14. Nb5 Nc6 15. Nxd4 cxd4 16. gxf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Nc6, then Nxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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