Winning blow: knight to a6 (b4·3)
c9-08975Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
31. Na6+ Kc8 32. Qxa8+ Kd7 33. Qb7
Why it works
- Best move. knight to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to b7.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Qc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #531.
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