Winning blow: knight to d5 (c3·7)
c9-06082naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
16. Nd5 Rxd5 17. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Rxd5, then cxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #724.
SP-724 · ThroneGuard — A centre-file king with no knight on the edge; a position and its mirror twin always share this family.
Explore position #724Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play