Winning blow: knight to d5 (c3·10)
c9-24739Puzzle 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
36. Nxd5+ Ke6 37. Nxc7+ Ke7 38. Nd5+ Ke6 39. Nxb4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (+5.7).
- Strong! knight to d5 is the sharp choice (+5.6).
- Best move. knight to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke6, then Nxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #531.
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