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Winning blow: pawn to f4 (f3·2)

c9-15215
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

34. f4 Rxf4 35. Nxf4 Bxf4+ 36. Kd3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • Spot on — knight to f4 (+3.5).
  • A natural move: king to d3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.5).
  • If instead Bxf4+, then Kf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #525.

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