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Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·4)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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