Winning blow: knight to c6 (a5·8)
c9-24628Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
30. Nc6 Rxc6 31. Qxc6+ Kb8 32. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+23.3).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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