Winning blow: knight to c1 (d3·2)
c9-14369naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
23. Nc1 Rxc1+ 24. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+11.5).
- Spot on — king to c1 (#15).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxc1+, then Kxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #814.
SP-814 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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