Winning blow: knight to d7 (c5·16)
c9-14405Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
31. Nd7+ Ka6 32. axb5+ cxb5 33. Rb6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (#4).
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Rb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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