Winning blow: knight to f3 (h4)
c9-17166Puzzle 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
14. Nf3 Be3 15. Nc3 Qf5 16. Nd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead f6, then h3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #209.
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