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Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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 Qg5+ 31. Kf1 Qxe3 32. fxe4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
  • king to f1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+5.5).
  • You win decisive material (+5.5).
  • If instead Qg5+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #48.

Explore position #48

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