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Winning blow: knight to f2 (g4·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

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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