Winning blow: knight to b5 (a7·5)
c9-24453Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
17. Nb5 Rc5 18. b4 Rc8 19. O-O Ng6 20. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rc5, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #227.
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