Winning blow: knight to f2 (g4)
c9-18717naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
27. Nf2 Kf8 28. Bc2 Qe5 29. Be4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bxc4, then Bxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
SP-429 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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