Winning blow: pawn to g5 (g4·2)
c9-22683Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
14. g5 Bd7 15. dxe4 fxe4 16. gxf6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+2.7).
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd7, then dxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #36.
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