Winning blow: pawn to f4 (f3·2)
c9-15215Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
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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