Winning blow: king to b1 (c2·8)
c9-27954Puzzle 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
28. Kb1 Nc7 29. Qxc5 Qxc5 30. Nd7+ Ka8 31. Nxc5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (+4.8).
- Strong! knight to d7 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc7, then Qxc5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
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