Winning blow: knight to d3 (b4·2)
c9-26559Puzzle 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
31. Nxd3 Bxd3 32. Bf1 Rb5+ 33. Ka3 Rb1 34. Bxd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to a3.
- Best move. bishop to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxd3, then Bf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #459.
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