Winning blow: knight to c5 (a6·2)
c9-16819Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
32. Nc5+ Kb8 33. Qb4+ Kc8 34. Qb7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Qb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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