Winning blow: knight to f3 (e1·3)
c9-19547Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
23. Nf3 b5 24. Qf8+ Kh5 25. Qxa8
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to f3.
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d3, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #852.
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