Winning blow: knight to c6 (a5·4)
c9-13917Puzzle 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
27. Nc6+ Ke8 28. Qa8+ Kf7 29. Qxa2+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Well found: queen to a8 (+5.6).
- Strong! queen to a2 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
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