Winning blow: knight to d5 (c3·15)
c9-19532Puzzle 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
19. Nd5+ Ke6 20. Nxg5+ Kxd5 21. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd5, then Rxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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