Winning blow: knight to c6 (b8·2)
c9-27834Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
27. Nc6 Bxc6 28. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bxc6, then Bxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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