Winning blow: knight to b6 (a8)
c9-20003naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
22. Nxb6+ Ke8 23. Rxc2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to c2 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Ke8, then Rxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #795.
SP-795 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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