Winning blow: pawn to f7 (f6·5)
c9-21012Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
34. f7 Kh6 35. f8=Q+ Kh5 36. Ng3+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f7.
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#3).
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then f8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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