Winning blow: knight to f4 (e2·3)
c9-20620Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
16. Nf4 Qh7 17. c5 Bg1 18. Rxg1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- pawn to c5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to g1 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qh7, then c5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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