Winning blow: knight to d5 (f4·9)
c9-10590Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
23. Nd5 Ka6 24. Nxc7+ Ka7 25. Qxa5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to d5.
- Spot on — knight to c7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc8, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #686.
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