Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·5)
c9-18243Puzzle 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
8. f3 Ng6 9. Nhg3 h5 10. Nxh5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Ng6, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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