Winning blow: knight to c4 (e5·5)
c9-13779naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: 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
22. Nxc4 Kd7 23. Qc7+ Ke6 24. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #687.
SP-687 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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