Winning blow: knight to c7 (d5·11)
c9-26504Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
30. Nc7+ Ka7 31. Qg1+ Re3 32. Qxe3+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g1 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka7, then Qg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #905.
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