Winning blow: knight to c7 (a6·3)
c9-27223Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
19. Nc7+ Rxc7 20. Rxc7 Qe4+ 21. dxe4
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxc7, then Rxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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