Winning blow: knight to c6 (d8·2)
c9-19636Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
18. Nc6 Nf5 19. Re1 g6 20. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+3.5).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf5, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
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