Winning blow: knight to c4 (b6·3)
c9-25477Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Nxc4 Qa4 21. Bc2 Qb5 22. Nxe5 Bxe5 23. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+3.9).
- Sensible development: bishop to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qa4, then Bc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
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