Winning blow: knight to c6 (b8)
c9-20439Puzzle 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
28. Nc6 Kd7 29. Nxa7 c6 30. d4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: knight to a7 (+5.3).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Bh6, then Nxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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