Winning blow: pawn to g4 (f3·2)
c9-06263Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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. fxg4 Qxg4+ 15. f3 Rxf3 16. Qe2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qxg4+, then f3 and you stay on top.
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