Winning blow: knight to c7 (d5·14)
c9-12645Puzzle 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
27. Nc7+ Kc8 28. Nb5 b6 29. Na7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- knight to b5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to a7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Bb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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