Winning blow: knight to f2 (g4·2)
c9-16226Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
14. Nf2 Bd7 15. Ne2 Bd6 16. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Kc7, then Ne2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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