Winning blow: knight to d5 (e3·5)
c9-10268Puzzle 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
27. Nxd5 b5 28. Qxb5 Ra7 29. Qb6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b5, then Qxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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