Winning blow: knight to c5 (a4·3)
c9-21192Puzzle 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
37. Nc5+ Ka7 38. Qd8 d2+ 39. Kxd2
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- queen to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to d2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Qxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #634.
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