Winning blow: knight to f4 (h5·3)
c9-22912Puzzle 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
20. Nf4 Qf7 21. e6 dxe6 22. Rxc4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: pawn to e6 (+4.1).
- Strong! rook to c4 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qf7, then e6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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