Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·3)
c9-11790Puzzle 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
29. f3 Nd7 30. Ra7 Ba8 31. Rc7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- rook to a7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c7.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead h5, then c5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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