Winning blow: knight to b4 (d3·4)
c9-27452Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
25. Nb4 Rb6 26. a5 Rb5 27. Ba4 Bxb2 28. Bxb5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b4 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Well found: pawn to a5 (+1.7).
- Strong! bishop to a4 is the sharp choice (+2.1).
- Best move. bishop to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rb6, then a5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #845.
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