Winning blow: knight to e3 (c4·3)
c9-09284naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
39. Ne3 f4 40. gxf4 Kh5 41. Rg7
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e3.
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (#3).
- A natural move: rook to g7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then Rc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #453.
SP-453 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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