Winning blow: pawn to f4 (g3·20)
c9-15191Puzzle 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
31. gxf4 e5 32. Nc5+ Kxd6 33. Rgd1+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc8, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
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