Winning blow: knight to b6 (c4·9)
c9-12318Puzzle 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
19. Nb6+ Kb8 20. Qd7 Bg7 21. Rb4 Bc3 22. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+8.5).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (+8.7).
- Strong! rook to b4 is the sharp choice (+9.1).
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (#7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kb8, then Qd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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