Winning blow: pawn to f4 (e3·12)
c9-13693Puzzle 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
30. exf4 Rh2+ 31. Kxh2 Re7 32. g7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — king to h2 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg1+, then Kxg1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #480.
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