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Winning blow: pawn to e4 (f3·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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