Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·7)
c9-14510Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
25. f3 h5 26. gxh5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — pawn to h5 (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead h5, then gxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #496.
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