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Winning blow: knight to c6 (b8·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #546

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