Winning blow: knight to c5 (d3·23)
c9-20457Puzzle 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
29. Nc5 Rf8 30. Qb7+ Kd8 31. Nxe6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c5.
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re8, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #701.
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