Winning blow: knight to d6 (f7·2)
c9-21234Puzzle 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
32. Nd6 Nc5 33. Nxc4+ Kb5 34. cxb3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (+4.9).
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Nc5, then Nxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #730.
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