Winning blow: knight to b6 (c4·11)
c9-17850Puzzle 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
31. Nb6+ Ka7 32. Nd7+ Ka8 33. Qb6
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to b6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #159.
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