Winning blow: knight to f1 (g3·2)
c9-26718Puzzle 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
16. Nxf1 b5 17. d4 Nf7 18. Qh4 Nb6 19. Qxh7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+3.8).
- A natural move: queen to h4.
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b5, then d4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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