Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2)
c9-09703Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
30. f3 Qc2+ 31. Kh1 Rf8 32. Qf1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Well found: king to h1 (+5.8).
- Precise: queen to f1 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Qc2+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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