Winning blow: knight to c1 (a2)
c9-20576Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. Nc1 Bc6 22. Bxc6+ Kxc6 23. Qe4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c1 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+7.6).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+7.6).
- You win decisive material (+7.6).
- If instead Kc6, then Bxd5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #735.
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