Winning blow: knight to b8 (a6·3)
c9-18919Puzzle 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
28. Nb8+ Ke6 29. Bxd5+ Kf5 30. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b8 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (+7.3).
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+7.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke6, then Bxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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