Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·8)
c9-19012Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
13. f3 Qg6 14. fxg4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg6, then fxg4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #148.
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