Winning blow: knight to c5 (d3·7)
c9-13577Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
11. Nxc5+ Kc7 12. Nxa6+ Kb7 13. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — knight to a6 (+4.3).
- Precise: knight to b8 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Nxa6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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