Winning blow: knight to c6 (e7·5)
c9-14267Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
32. Nc6+ Rxc6 33. Rxd7+ Kc8 34. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxc6, then Rxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #626.
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