Winning blow: pawn to e5 (f4·9)
c9-06057Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
9. fxe5 Qxg2 10. Nxf8 Qxf1 11. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — knight to f8 (+4.1).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qxg2, then Nxf8 and you win the rook.
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