Winning blow: knight to b7 (a5·3)
c9-11770Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Nb7+ Kc8 29. Nd6+ Kd8 30. Nxf7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#4).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #939.
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