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Winning blow: knight to e2 (g3)

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Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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

14. Ne2 Bd7 15. O-O-O Bxf4+ 16. Nxf4

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • king to c1 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! knight to f4 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.7).
  • If instead Bd7, then Nd2 and you stay on top.

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