Winning blow: knight to c6 (b4·10)
c9-09935Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
30. Nc6+ Rxc6 31. Bxc6 Kc8 32. Ba4
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#4).
- A natural move: bishop to a4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxc6, then Bxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #826.
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