Winning blow: knight to c6 (d8)
c9-11397Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
21. Nxc6 Qxc6 22. Qxf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxc6, then Qxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #505.
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