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Winning blow: knight to g4 (f2·3)

c9-15728
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

32. Nxg4 Ke7 33. Qd6+ Kf7 34. Qxd7+

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to g4 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ke7, then Qd6+ and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #824.

Explore position #824

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