Winning blow: knight to d7 (b6·5)
c9-25584Puzzle 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
32. Nd7+ Rxd7 33. Rc8+ Kg7 34. Qxe3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (+3.5).
- Strong! queen to e3 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxd7, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #391.
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