Winning blow: knight to d5 (b6·2)
c9-12214Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
10. Nd5+ Kb7 11. Qc7+ Ka6 12. Nb4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#5).
- Precise: knight to b4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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