Winning blow: knight to f5 (d4·7)
c9-26966Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
34. Nf5 R8xf5 35. gxf5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: pawn to f5 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead R8xf5, then gxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #39.
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