Winning blow: pawn to f3 (e2·6)
c9-08812Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
23. exf3 Qf8 24. d6 Ng6 25. Qxf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf8, then d6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
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