Winning blow: knight to b4 (d3·6)
c9-26683Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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. Nb4 Rxb7 32. Nc6+ Ke3 33. Rxc4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+4.1).
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rxb7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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