Winning blow: knight to b6 (c4·17)
c9-13616Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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. Nxb6+ Ka7 23. Nxd7 Ka8 24. Qc6 Ka7 25. Qa6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to c6.
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka7, then Nxd7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #777.
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