Winning blow: knight to b6 (c4·4)
c9-12154Puzzle 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
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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