Winning blow: knight to d5 (c3·21)
c9-13965Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
25. Nd5+ Kc8 26. a6 d6 27. Qxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- pawn to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then a6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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