Winning blow: pawn to f5 (e4·16)
c9-08810Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
39. exf5 Rg8 40. Qe7+ Kh6 41. Ne5
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#5).
- A natural move: knight to e5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg8, then Qf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #613.
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