Winning blow: pawn to g6 (f5·11)
c9-19295Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
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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