Winning blow: knight to d4 (e2)
c9-21528Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. Nexd4+ b5 14. Rc6+ Nb6 15. Qxb5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: rook to c6 (#8).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b5, then Rc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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