Winning blow: pawn to f6 (e5·10)
c9-12198Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
37. exf6 Re6 38. Qh7+ Kf7 39. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re6, then Bd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #400.
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