Winning blow: knight to c6 (a5)
c9-17443Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
10. Nxc6 Qxc6 11. hxg4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (+2.0).
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Qxc6, then hxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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