Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·2)
c9-10379Puzzle 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
33. f7 Rb8 34. f8=Q Rb1+ 35. Nc1
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f7.
- pawn to f8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg7, then f8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #92.
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