Winning blow: knight to b6 (c4·12)
c9-08977Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Nxb6+ Kb7 12. Qxc7+ Ka6 13. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Well found: queen to c7 (+7.0).
- Precise: knight to a8 is the top choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kb7, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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