Winning blow: knight to f2 (e4·2)
c9-22057Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Nxf2 Bb6 20. Rg2 Ka7 21. Nfe4 Rd8 22. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- rook to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e4.
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bb6, then Rg2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
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