Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·10)
c9-21331Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
21. Nb5+ Kb8 22. Qb6+ Ka8 23. Nc7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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