Winning blow: queen to f4 (c1·4)
c9-28040Puzzle 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. Qxf4 cxd4 17. Ng3 Qc5 18. Nf5 Bd7 19. Nfxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- Best move. knight to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead cxd4, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #312.
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