Winning blow: knight to c4 (a5)
c9-19968Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
31. Nc4 b5 32. Nd6 Ka7 33. Nxc8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c4.
- knight to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c5, then Nd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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