Winning blow: knight to b7 (d6·2)
c9-12335Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
20. Nb7+ Ke8 21. Qc6+ Kf7 22. Qc7+ Kg8 23. Rxb2
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on b7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.0).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (+1.7).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+1.7).
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #642.
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