Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·5)
c9-17939Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Nb5+ Rxb5 33. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: pawn to b5 (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxb5, then axb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #723.
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