Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·15)
c9-25634Puzzle 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
9. Nb5+ Kc8 10. Nxa7+ Kc7 11. Nb5+ Kc8 12. Bxf5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Spot on — knight to a7 (+6.3).
- Strong! knight to b5 is the sharp choice (+6.3).
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.1).
- You win decisive material (+6.1).
- If instead Kc8, then Nxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #94.
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