Winning blow: knight to c5 (d3·14)
c9-26890Puzzle 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
18. Nxc5 Nc4 19. Nd3 g5 20. b3 Nd6 21. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nc4, then Nd3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #28.
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