Winning blow: pawn to e3 (f2·2)
c9-10862Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
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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