Winning blow: knight to c5 (d7·4)
c9-16611Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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+ Kb6 29. Nxb7 a5 30. Nc5
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to b7 (#4).
- A natural move: knight to c5.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb6, then Qd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #594.
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