Winning blow: knight to b5 (c7·2)
c9-25660Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
33. Nb5 Rxa6 34. Rb1 Rxb5 35. axb5 Rxa1 36. Rxb3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: rook to b1 (+4.2).
- Strong! pawn to b5 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- Best move. rook to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Rxa6, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #768.
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