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Winning blow: pawn to f4 (f3·3)

c9-15930
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

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.

Explore position #100

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