Winning blow: pawn to f4 (f3·4)
c9-17727Puzzle 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
39. f4 Be8 40. Qxh5 Rxa4 41. Qg5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (+3.4).
- A natural move: queen to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Be8, then Qxh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #133.
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