Winning blow: knight to a6 (c7)
c9-13254Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
24. Na6+ Ka8 25. Qb4 b6 26. d5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead bxa6, then Qxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #345.
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