Winning blow: knight to a6 (c5·6)
c9-19645Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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. Na6+ Kb7 29. Bxd5+ Kxa6 30. Qd3+ Nc4 31. Bxc4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d3 is the top choice (#6).
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Bxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #487.
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