Winning blow: pawn to f8 (f7·5)
c9-10308Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
38. f8=Q b5 39. Rxb5 Kc6 40. Qc5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f8.
- Spot on — rook to b5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead b6, then Rc1+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
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