Winning blow: knight to c7 (e6·4)
c9-14821Puzzle 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
28. Nc7 g6 29. Nb5+ Ka6 30. Qc8
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c7.
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to c8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a4, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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