Winning blow: pawn to f3 (e2·7)
c9-10198Puzzle 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
11. exf3 bxc5 12. O-O Kf8 13. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead bxc5, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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