Winning blow: knight to c6 (d4·6)
c9-13802Puzzle 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
21. Nxc6 Kxc6 22. Qf3+ Kd7 23. Qxg3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to f3 (+4.3).
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxc6, then Qf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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