Winning blow: knight to a7 (b5·4)
c9-12530Puzzle 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
37. Na7+ Kd7 38. Qb5+ Kd6 39. Nc8+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#4).
- Precise: knight to c8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
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