Winning blow: knight to b6 (a8·2)
c9-26838Puzzle 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
33. Nb6+ Kd8 34. Nd5+ Ke8 35. Nc7+ Kf7 36. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (+3.2).
- Strong! knight to c7 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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