Winning blow: knight to c7 (b5·10)
c9-13551Puzzle 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
24. Nc7+ Kf8 25. Qd8+ Kg7 26. Ne8+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (+8.5).
- Well found: queen to d8 (+8.6).
- Strong! knight to e8 is the sharp choice (+8.8).
- You win decisive material (+8.8).
- If instead Kf8, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #679.
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