Winning blow: pawn to f4 (e3·6)
c9-20375Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
23. exf4 Bxd5 24. Qxg3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — queen to g3 (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bxd5, then Qxg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #66.
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