Winning blow: knight to c5 (d7·3)
c9-21334Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
26. Nc5+ Ka7 27. Qxb5 Qxc6 28. Na4+ Qc5 29. Bxc5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#3).
- Precise: knight to a4 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then Qxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #926.
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