Winning blow: knight to c5 (d3·8)
c9-19528Puzzle 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. Nc5+ Kc6 29. Qa6+ Bb6 30. Bxf7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+9.4).
- Well found: queen to a6 (#8).
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#11).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc6, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #745.
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