Winning blow: knight to d5 (c3·20)
c9-12326Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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+ Kc8 24. Qf8+ Kb7 25. Qxh6
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Qe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #111.
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