Winning blow: knight to b6 (a4·4)
c9-11166Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Nb6+ Kb7 34. Nxa5+ Kxb6 35. Rd6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to a5 (#4).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Nxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #858.
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