Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·23)
c9-22544Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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. N3b5+ Rxb5 29. Nxb5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: knight to b5 (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxb5, then Nxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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