Winning blow: knight to c6 (a7·3)
c9-07920Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
11. Nxc6+ Kc8 12. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — knight to d8 (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Nxd8 and you win the rook.
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