Winning blow: knight to b6 (d5·9)
c9-09787Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
22. Nb6+ Kc7 23. Nxa8+ Kc8 24. Bd6
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to a8 (#4).
- A natural move: bishop to d6.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Nac4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #647.
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