Winning blow: knight to a6 (c5·7)
c9-14167Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
35. Na6+ Kb7 36. Qb5+ Ka8 37. Nc5 Rd1+ 38. Rxd1
Why it works
- Best move. knight to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#3).
- Strong! knight to c5 is the sharp choice (#2).
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb7, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #906.
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