Winning blow: knight to c5 (b7·3)
c9-21248Puzzle 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
9. Nc5 Qxg4 10. Be4 Rb8 11. Qg2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Qxg4, then h3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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