Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·12)
c9-27131Puzzle 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
17. Nxd6+ Kd7 18. Qxe5 Nc6 19. Bb5 Be6 20. Nxc8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (+4.4).
- A natural move: bishop to b5.
- Best move. knight to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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