Winning blow: pawn to f4 (f3·5)
c9-22816Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
17. f4 b6 18. Qa3 a6 19. fxe5 axb5 20. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: queen to a3 (+3.8).
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b6, then Qa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #202.
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