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Winning blow: knight to f2 (d3·2)

c9-09110
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

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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