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Winning blow: pawn to e4 (f3·10)

c9-18590
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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

27. fxe4 Kb7 28. d4 a4 29. dxc5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+2.9).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kb7, then d4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #752.

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