Winning blow: pawn to e4 (f3·3)
c9-04773Puzzle rating: 1111Theme: 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 Ne6 18. Nf2 f5 19. Qh5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- knight to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to h5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd7, then Nf2 and you win the bishop.
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