Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·4)
c9-11793Puzzle 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
22. f3 b4 23. Bf2 Qd2 24. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead b4, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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