Winning blow: knight to b5 (d6·7)
c9-09406naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
33. Nxb5+ Kb7 34. Qh1+ Kb8 35. Qxh6
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to h1 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb6, then Qxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #649.
SP-649 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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