Winning blow: knight to d7 (c5·13)
c9-27128Puzzle 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
24. Nxd7+ Ka5 25. Qd5+ c5 26. Nxc5 Nc7 27. Bxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#5).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#4).
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ka5, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #178.
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