Winning blow: knight to f3 (e1)
c9-15239Puzzle 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
32. Nf3 h3 33. Qg5+ Kh7 34. Qh5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to f3.
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h3, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #419.
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