Winning blow: knight to f2 (d3·3)
c9-20069Puzzle 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
18. Nf2 Ne3 19. Qc1 f3 20. Qb2
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: queen to c1 (+3.8).
- Precise: queen to b2 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Ne3, then Qc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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