Winning blow: knight to b5 (d4·5)
c9-21810Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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+ axb5 29. axb5+ Na6 30. b6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to b5 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead axb5, then axb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #541.
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