Winning blow: knight to d2 (f1)
c9-18893Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
18. Nd2 Nb6 19. Rc1+ Kb8 20. e3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (+4.9).
- Precise: pawn to e3 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Kb8, then Qxb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
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