Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·25)
c9-20566Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
30. Nxb5 Bd6 31. Nxd6+ Kd8 32. Nxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#3).
- Precise: knight to b7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rf1+, then Rxf1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #818.
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