Winning blow: knight to c6 (a5·3)
c9-19771Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Nc6+ Bxc6 26. Ra8+ Kc7 27. b8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxc6, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
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