Winning blow: knight to c6 (d4·18)
c9-23066Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
19. Nc6+ Bxc6 20. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+7.8).
- You win decisive material (+7.8).
- If instead Bxc6, then Qxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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