Winning blow: knight to c8 (d6·8)
c9-24193Puzzle 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
22. Nxc8 exf5 23. Nd6 Qf6 24. Nxf5 Qxf5 25. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c8 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- knight to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (+7.2).
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead exf5, then Nd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #560.
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