Winning blow: knight to f7 (d6·4)
c9-26939Puzzle 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
18. Nf7 Rh7 19. Bd3 g6 20. Bxg6 Rxf7 21. Bxf7
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+3.1).
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rh7, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
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