Winning blow: pawn to e4 (f3·10)
c9-18590Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
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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