Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·8)
c9-19527Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
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.
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