Winning blow: pawn to f7 (e6·5)
c9-15067Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
32. exf7+ Kxf7 33. Bd5+ Rxd5 34. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (+6.3).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxf7, then Bd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #791.
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