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Winning blow: knight to f1 (g3)

c9-17102
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

24. Nf1 Bg7 25. Nb3 d4 26. Qh4

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • knight to b3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (+2.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.4).
  • If instead Ne5, then Nb3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #229.

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