Winning blow: knight to d2 (f3·2)
c9-25836Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
16. Nfd2 Bxb2+ 17. Kxb2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — king to b2 (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bxb2+, then Kxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #643.
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