Winning blow: knight to f4 (e6·2)
c9-16377Puzzle 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
33. Nf4 Be4 34. Qc8+ Kh7 35. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (+4.3).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bf5, then Qa8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #140.
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