Winning blow: knight to d2 (f1·2)
c9-24099Puzzle 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
30. Nxd2 Nxf5 31. Rxc5 Nd4 32. Bxd4 Rxd4 33. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (+3.4).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (+3.5).
- Best move. bishop to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxf5, then Rxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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