Winning blow: knight to c6 (b4·9)
c9-23671Puzzle 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
21. Nxc6+ Kc8 22. O-O-O Nb7 23. g4 Ra6 24. gxf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Best move. pawn to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Kc8, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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