Winning blow: knight to f4 (e2·4)
c9-24237Puzzle 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
31. Nf4+ Kf6 32. Qd6+ Be6 33. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf6, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #29.
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