Winning blow: pawn to f8 (f7·3)
c9-14377Puzzle 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
23. f8=Q+ Kc7 24. Qxa8 Ne3+ 25. Rxe3
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#6).
- Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc7, then Kxc2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #450.
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