Winning blow: knight to d4 (c2)
c9-19651Puzzle 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. Nxd4+ Nc7 22. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc7, then Nxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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