Winning blow: pawn to g5 (f4·5)
c9-10975Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. fxg5 b5 31. Qb3+ Kg7 32. R1d7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead f4, then Qxf4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
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