Winning blow: knight to c3 (b1·4)
c9-11149Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Nc3 Bc6 12. bxc6 bxc6 13. Qxf7+ Nd7 14. Qxg6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (+2.1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+2.8).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc6, then bxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #203.
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