Winning blow: knight to c5 (b7·6)
c9-18574Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
22. Nxc5 Nxd5 23. Nb7 Rb8 24. Nd6+ Kf6 25. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to b7 (+3.9).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxd5, then Nb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #78.
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