Winning blow: pawn to f5 (e4·18)
c9-15901Puzzle 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
39. exf5 exf5 40. Qxe5+ Kf8 41. Ne6+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#5).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e4, then Nxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #142.
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