Winning blow: pawn to f3 (g2·3)
c9-02290Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
9. gxf3 Ng6 10. O-O-O Qxh2 11. Rdf1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Ng6, then f4 and you win the bishop.
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