Winning blow: pawn to e4 (f3·2)
c9-03111Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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
17. fxe4 c5 18. Be3 Ng6 19. g3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Be3 and you win the bishop.
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