Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·18)
c9-19086Puzzle 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
22. Nb5+ Kc6 23. Bg2+ Kd7 24. Qxb7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to g2 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Na5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #186.
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