Winning blow: knight to c5 (b3·8)
c9-22834Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Nxc5 Qxc8 22. Qg5 Rd8 23. Rcd1 h6 24. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The knight on c5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- queen to g5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxc8, then Qg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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