Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·13)
c9-18311Puzzle 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
16. Nxb5 Bxb2+ 17. Kb1 e6 18. e5 Bxa3 19. Nxa3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e5.
- Best move. knight to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxb2+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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