Winning blow: knight to c6 (a5·9)
c9-16999naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
20. Nxc6+ Kb7 21. Qxd5 Rc8 22. Na5+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#3).
- Precise: knight to a5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Qxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #373.
SP-373 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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