Winning blow: knight to b5 (d4·6)
c9-22682Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
25. Nb5 Qd8 26. Qa8+ Kd7 27. Qxd8+ Rxd8 28. Nxa3
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to b5.
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+3.3).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- Great move! knight to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
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