Winning blow: pawn to f5 (e4·10)
c9-11763Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
20. exf5 Qxf5 21. Bxc6+ Bd7 22. e6 Nxe6 23. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (+3.3).
- A natural move: pawn to e6.
- Best move. bishop to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxf5, then Bxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #262.
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