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Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·8)

c9-19527
Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

21. Nd6+ Qxd6 22. Bxa6+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
  • Well found: bishop to a6 (+3.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead Qxd6, then Bxa6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #850.

Explore position #850

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