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Winning blow: pawn to g6 (f5·11)

c9-19295
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

19. fxg6+ Ke6 20. Bg4+ Ke7 21. Bd6+

Why it works

  • Best move. pawn to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — bishop to g4 (#4).
  • Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ke6, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #69.

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