Winning blow: pawn to e5 (f4·6)
c9-04007Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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. fxe5 fxe5 10. Be4 d5 11. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead fxe5, then Be4 and you stay on top.
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