Winning blow: knight to b5 (a3·3)
c9-08825naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2240Theme: 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
19. Nb5+ Bxb5 20. Rxa5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to a5 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxb5, then Rxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #539.
SP-539 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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