Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·13)
c9-18738Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
34. f7 Ne7 35. Rxe7 Rf8 36. Qxe5
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f7.
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ne7, then Qxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #426.
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