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Winning blow: knight to b6 (a8)

c9-20003
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

22. Nxb6+ Ke8 23. Rxc2

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
  • Spot on — rook to c2 (+3.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.5).
  • If instead Ke8, then Rxc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #795.

Explore position #795

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