Winning blow: pawn to e7 (f6)
c9-06367Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
15. fxe7+ Kh7 16. Bg7 Rxe7 17. Qf6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Well found: bishop to g7 (+7.1).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (+7.2).
- You win decisive material (+7.2).
- If instead Kh7, then Bg7 and you stay on top.
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