Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·20)
c9-05657Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
5. Nb5 Nc6 6. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Bxh8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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