Winning blow: knight to c6 (d4·16)
c9-17160Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
26. Nxc6+ bxc6 27. Rd7 Nd5 28. Be6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+10.0).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (+7.8).
- A natural move: bishop to e6.
- You win decisive material (+7.7).
- If instead bxc6, then Qb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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