Winning blow: knight to f2 (d3·2)
c9-09110Puzzle 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
36. Nf2 Qb3 37. Qc5 f6 38. Bc1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (+4.8).
- Precise: bishop to c1 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Qe2, then Qxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #390.
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