Winning blow: knight to d5 (f4·7)
c9-23967Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Nxd5 Bxf2+ 20. Kh1 Rh8 21. Bxg4
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: king to h1 (+4.5).
- Strong! bishop to g4 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxf2+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #437.
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