Winning blow: knight to a3 (b1)
c9-16785Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Na3 Rc7 26. Rd2 Rc6 27. Qc1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- rook to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Rc7, then Qb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #761.
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