Winning blow: knight to d6 (c4·7)
c9-17763Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Nxd6+ Rc4 26. Qxc4+ Kxd6 27. Qc6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc4, then Qxc4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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