Winning blow: knight to c5 (e4·7)
c9-27743Puzzle 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
17. Nc5 Ne5 18. Nxb7+ Qxb7 19. Qxb7 Bxc1 20. Ba5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#25).
- Well found: knight to b7 (#22).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#7).
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ne5, then Nxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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