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Winning blow: pawn to f5 (e4·6)

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Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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

16. exf5 e6 17. Bd3 exf5 18. Qc1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
  • bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to c1.
  • You reach a winning position (+1.7).
  • If instead e6, then Bd3 and you win the bishop.

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