Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·24)
c9-11198Puzzle 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
28. Nb5+ Kb7 29. Rxb6+ Kxb6 30. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Rxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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