Winning blow: knight to d5 (e3·2)
c9-08869Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Nd5+ Kc6 26. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc6, then Qxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #451.
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