Winning blow: knight to b3 (a1·3)
c9-23531Puzzle 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
21. Nb3+ Bxb3 22. axb3 Nd3+ 23. exd3
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.3).
- Well found: pawn to b3 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to d3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxb3, then axb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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