Winning blow: knight to b6 (d5·8)
c9-23293Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
15. Nb6+ Kb8 16. Qd6+ Qc7 17. Nxa8 Qxd6 18. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (+2.9).
- Precise: knight to a8 is the top choice (+3.4).
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb8, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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