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Winning blow: knight to f2 (g4)

c9-18717
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

27. Nf2 Kf8 28. Bc2 Qe5 29. Be4

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to e4.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.1).
  • If instead Bxc4, then Bxc4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #429.

Explore position #429

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