Winning blow: knight to c7 (e6·3)
c9-11289Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
19. Nc7 b4 20. Nxa8 c5 21. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to a8 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b4, then Nxa8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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