Winning blow: knight to b6 (c4·18)
c9-16838naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2120Theme: 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
34. Ncxb6 Bd6 35. Nc4+ Ka8 36. Nxd6 Rb8 37. Nc7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bd6, then Nc4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #895.
SP-895 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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