Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·19)
c9-21194Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Nb5+ Rxb5 29. Na6+ Kd7 30. Bxb5+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — knight to a6 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to b5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxb5, then Na6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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