Winning blow: knight to c6 (a5·7)
c9-24187Puzzle 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. Nc6+ Kc7 27. Nxd2 Nxc1 28. Nxa7 Nxa7 29. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: knight to d2 (+2.8).
- Stunning! knight to a7 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- Best move. king to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then Nxd2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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