Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·19)
c9-21346Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
18. Nbd6+ Kf8 19. Nxc8 Qxg1+ 20. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to c8 (#4).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Nxc8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #243.
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