Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·3)
c9-15399Puzzle 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
32. f7 Rh1+ 33. Kd2 Rd1+ 34. Kxd1
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f7.
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to d1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead g5, then f8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #675.
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