Winning blow: knight to f7 (h8)
c9-10998Puzzle 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
19. Nf7 Ne4 20. Rfd1 exf2+ 21. Kf1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to f1 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Ne4, then Rfd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #697.
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