Winning blow: pawn to f3 (g2·23)
c9-14253Puzzle 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
35. gxf3 g5 36. Qxg5+ Kxh7 37. Nxf5
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#2).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxh7, then Nxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #16.
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