Winning blow: knight to d3 (e1·2)
c9-09695Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
28. Nd3 Qf7 29. Rxf7 Kxf7 30. Ba2+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to a2 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf7, then Ba2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
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