Winning blow: knight to c5 (b3·12)
c9-24448Puzzle 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
25. Nc5+ Ka8 26. Nc7+ Qxc7 27. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (+5.6).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka8, then Nc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #263.
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