Winning blow: knight to c5 (e4·12)
c9-15741Puzzle 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
26. Nc5 Ba6 27. Rd7 Kc8 28. Qd6
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c5.
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ba6, then Rd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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