Winning blow: knight to f4 (h3·2)
c9-20047naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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. Nf4 Qf1+ 40. Rxf1 g6 41. Qe7
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to f4.
- Spot on — rook to f1 (#2).
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g6, then Nxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
SP-124 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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