Winning blow: knight to e2 (g3·4)
c9-07119Puzzle 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
14. Ne2 Bd7 15. O-O-O Bxf4+ 16. Nxf4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to f4 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Bd7, then Nd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
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