Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·2)
c9-10774Puzzle 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 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.
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