Winning blow: knight to f2 (e4)
c9-20455Puzzle 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
33. Nf2 Qc7 34. Rxh5 Qxc4+ 35. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — rook to h5 (+4.1).
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qc7, then Rxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #817.
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