Winning blow: knight to f1 (g3·4)
c9-24365Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
22. Nf1 Rg2 23. Nf4 Rg5 24. Bf3+ Kd7 25. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: knight to f4 (+3.5).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (+3.6).
- Best move. bishop to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg2, then Nf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #786.
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