Winning blow: knight to b2 (c4)
c9-10398Puzzle 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
35. Nb2 Qd2 36. Rc7 Qxa5+ 37. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b2 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (+5.6).
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Rc8, then Rxc2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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