Winning blow: knight to c5 (d3·21)
c9-15375Puzzle rating: 1890Theme: 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. Nc5 Rxg2+ 29. Kf1 Ne5 30. Na6+ Kd8 31. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to a6 is the top choice (+6.4).
- Great move! knight to b8 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxg2+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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