Winning blow: knight to d5 (c7·2)
c9-12989Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
14. Nxd5+ Kf7 15. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: queen to c5 (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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