Winning blow: knight to a3 (b5)
c9-13422Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Na3 Rc5 25. Qd2 Rxd5 26. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- queen to d2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d5 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Rc5, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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