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Winning blow: knight to g2 (h4)

c9-04349
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

15. Ng2 Nxc4 16. hxg7 Rg8 17. f4

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • Spot on — pawn to g7 (+2.9).
  • A natural move: pawn to f4.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead c5, then h7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #244.

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