Winning blow: knight to b6 (c4·8)
c9-11618Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
24. Nxb6 e6 25. Ra8+ Ke7 26. Nbd5+ exd5 27. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (+5.2).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e6, then Ra8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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