Winning blow: knight to d3 (b2)
c9-22585Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
29. Nd3 N6e7 30. e6+ Kg8 31. exd7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (+5.0).
- Precise: pawn to d7 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead N6e7, then e6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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