Winning blow: pawn to g3 (f2·4)
c9-03978Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
15. fxg3 c5 16. Nf3 Bxe3+ 17. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to h1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c6, then Nf3 and you win the queen.
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