Winning blow: knight to f3 (e1·2)
c9-21229Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
17. Nf3 a6 18. Rh4+ Kg3 19. Be5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (+19.2).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (#4).
- A natural move: bishop to e5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qc5+, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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