Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·26)
c9-16678Puzzle 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
25. Nb5 Rd7 26. Bxd7+ Kxd7 27. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (#7).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd7, then Qxf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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