Winning blow: knight to d5 (f4·2)
c9-14918Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Nxd5 Rxd5 29. Nxc7 Kd7 30. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (+2.0).
- Stunning! knight to a8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxd5, then Nxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #914.
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