Winning blow: pawn to f3 (e2·2)
c9-04252Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
18. exf3 Rxe8+ 19. Kf1 c5 20. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Rxe8+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
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