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Winning blow: knight to b6 (c4·4)

c9-12154
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

22. Nb6+ Kd8 23. Bb3 Nf8 24. Nxa8

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to a8 is the top choice (+3.4).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kd8, then Bb3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #760.

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