Winning blow: knight to f2 (h3)
c9-27163Puzzle 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
13. Nxf2 Nxd5 14. Qe1 Rc5 15. Rxd5 Rdxd5 16. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- queen to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (+2.9).
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxd5, then Qe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #952.
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