Winning blow: pawn to f4 (g3·11)
c9-12217Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
15. gxf4 Qxg1+ 16. Rxg1 d5 17. Rxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: rook to g1 (+4.2).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qxg1+, then Rxg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #261.
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