Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·11)
c9-23641Puzzle 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
26. Nd6+ Kc6 27. Qd1 Qe7 28. Nc8 Qe6 29. Bxa6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- queen to d1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to c8 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kc6, then Qd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #666.
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