Winning blow: knight to d6 (b5·15)
c9-07389naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
13. Nd6+ Kc6 14. Qxc4+ Kd7 15. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (+6.6).
- Strong! knight to e8 is the sharp choice (+6.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc6, then Qxc4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
SP-637 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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