Winning blow: knight to b3 (a1·2)
c9-18058Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Nb3 Nd5 20. Rf3 d6 21. h4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- rook to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Nd5, then Rf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #349.
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