Winning blow: knight to e3 (f5·2)
c9-11029naming 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
32. Ne3 Rf8 33. Qxc4+ Kb7 34. Rf7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e3.
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#4).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re7, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #127.
SP-127 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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