Winning blow: knight to d3 (e1)
c9-21711Puzzle 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
16. Nxd3 Nxb6 17. Qg1 hxg6 18. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- queen to g1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to b6 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Nxb6, then Qg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #765.
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