Winning blow: knight to c5 (e6·5)
c9-09992Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
36. Nc5 a5 37. a3 Qb5 38. Kc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to a3 (+2.8).
- A natural move: king to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead a5, then a4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #183.
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