Winning blow: pawn to e5 (f4·22)
c9-18265Puzzle 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
25. fxe5+ Kxe5 26. Nc6+ Kf6 27. e5+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe5, then Qg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #310.
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