Winning blow: knight to d5 (e3·17)
c9-09833Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
40. Nxd5 Qb4 41. Qc8+ Ka7 42. Nxb4
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#7).
- Precise: knight to b4 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c5, then Qb8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #548.
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