Winning blow: knight to c5 (d3·22)
c9-14200Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
22. Nc5 Bxe2+ 23. Kxe2 Rg8 24. Qb7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — king to e2 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxe2+, then Kxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #664.
Explore position #664Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play