Winning blow: knight to c5 (b3·6)
c9-20579Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
22. Nc5 b6 23. axb6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: pawn to b6 (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b6, then axb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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