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Winning blow: pawn to e3 (f2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

12. fxe3 Bxh1 13. Qxf5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
  • Well found: queen to f5 (+1.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.9).
  • If instead Bxh1, then Qxf5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #907.

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