Winning blow: knight to b4 (d5)
c9-26514Puzzle 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
29. Nxb4 gxh5 30. f4 Ne6 31. Nxf7 Rg8 32. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+2.3).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (+2.8).
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead gxh5, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #257.
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