Winning blow: knight to f1 (g3)
c9-17102Puzzle 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
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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