Winning blow: knight to d7 (e5·19)
c9-14795Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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. Nd7 Bxa6 36. e5+ Bb7 37. Bxb7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to d7.
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to b7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxd7, then Qc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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