Winning blow: knight to a6 (c7·3)
c9-20479Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
18. Na6+ Kc8 19. Qb8+ Kd7 20. Qxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a6 keeps the pressure (+9.5).
- Well found: queen to b8 (+9.8).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (+10.2).
- You win decisive material (+10.2).
- If instead Kc8, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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