Winning blow: knight to b4 (d3·9)
c9-17706Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
27. Nb4 Rxe6 28. fxe6 Rc8 29. Na6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (#5).
- Precise: knight to a6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxe6, then Rxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #467.
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