Winning blow: pawn to f6 (e5·7)
c9-20261Puzzle 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
13. exf6 gxf6 14. d3 d6 15. Rxb4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b4 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead gxf6, then d3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #681.
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