Winning blow: pawn to f3 (g2·9)
c9-08482Puzzle rating: 1104Theme: 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
13. gxf3 Qf5 14. Bxd8 Be5 15. Qc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — bishop to d8 (+3.4).
- A natural move: queen to c1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be5, then Qc1 and you win the knight.
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