Winning blow: knight to d1 (b2·2)
c9-20684Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
23. Nd1 Nxd7 24. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: rook to d7 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Nxd7, then Rxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #8.
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