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Winning blow: pawn to f4 (g3·20)

c9-15191
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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