Winning blow: pawn to f6 (f5·8)
c9-12275Puzzle 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
14. f6+ Ke8 15. Ng7+ Bxg7 16. fxg7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: knight to g7 (#7).
- Strong! pawn to g7 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Ng7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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