Winning blow: queen to f3 (e3)
c9-14902Puzzle 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. Qf3 f6 20. Nh3 Be5 21. Ndf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- knight to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead f6, then Nh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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