Winning blow: knight to b6 (c4·5)
c9-18004Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
35. Nb6+ Kb8 36. Nd7+ Ka8 37. Nxc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: knight to d7 (+3.2).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #850.
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