Winning blow: pawn to f5 (g4·12)
c9-15107Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
40. gxf5 Kc7 41. g7 Kxb6 42. f6
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- pawn to g7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a4, then Rd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #604.
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