Winning blow: knight to c5 (b3·14)
c9-28474Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
29. Nxc5 Bxh8 30. Ne6+ Kb6 31. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: knight to e6 (+4.8).
- Strong! knight to g5 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Bxh8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #246.
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