Winning blow: pawn to f4 (f3·3)
c9-15930Puzzle 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
22. f4 Re5 23. Qc6 Qxc6 24. dxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to c6 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Re5, then Qc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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