Winning blow: pawn to f4 (f3)
c9-04106Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
14. f4 Bf7 15. Qe2 Rg4 16. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — queen to e2 (+2.4).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bf7, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
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