Winning blow: knight to c6 (a7·7)
c9-27576Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
28. Nxc6+ Nxc6 29. Na5 Nxa5 30. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: knight to a5 (+5.4).
- Strong! bishop to b7 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxc6, then Na5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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