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Winning blow: knight to f2 (e4)

c9-20455
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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