Winning blow: pawn to e4 (f3·4)
c9-05899Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. fxe4 Bxa7 15. Be3 Bb8 16. Rgf1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bxa7, then Be3 and you stay on top.
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