Winning blow: knight to c6 (e5·24)
c9-19309Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
36. Nxc6+ Ka6 37. Nxa5
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to a5 (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka6, then Nxa5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #238.
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