Winning blow: knight to a6 (c5·5)
c9-28007Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
41. Na6+ Kb7 42. Qf3+ Kb6 43. Qc6+ Ka5 44. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — queen to f3 (+3.6).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kb7, then Qf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #833.
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