Winning blow: knight to a6 (c7·2)
c9-11208Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
29. Nxa6+ Nxa6 30. Bf4 Ka8 31. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a6 keeps the pressure (+8.6).
- Well found: bishop to f4 (+9.6).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (#18).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxa6, then Bf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #855.
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