Winning blow: knight to c8 (e7·8)
c9-17433naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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. Nxc8 Kxc8 35. Qf8+ Kb7 36. Qd8
Why it works
- Best move. knight to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#6).
- A natural move: queen to d8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxc8, then Rd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
SP-834 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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