Winning blow: knight to b5 (a7·3)
c9-09048Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
20. Nb5+ Kb8 21. Nd6+ Kc7 22. Nxf7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+10.5).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (+10.6).
- You win decisive material (+10.6).
- If instead Kc8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #947.
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