Winning blow: knight to d6 (e4·13)
c9-22638Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
20. Nd6+ Ka7 21. Nb5+ Kb6 22. Nxa3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: knight to b5 (+5.8).
- Strong! knight to a3 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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