Winning blow: pawn to f8 (f7·2)
c9-16165Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. f8=Q+ Kxf8 40. Bf6 Kg8 41. e7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#3).
- A natural move: pawn to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf8, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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