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Winning blow: knight to c5 (d3·8)

c9-19528
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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