Winning blow: knight to f1 (d2)
c9-25997Puzzle 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
28. Nxf1 Nc5 29. Bf5 Nd7 30. e6 Nf6 31. Bxh3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- bishop to f5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e6.
- Best move. bishop to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nc5, then Bf5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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