Winning blow: pawn to f4 (e3·9)
c9-22903Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
24. exf4 Bxf4 25. Nf3 Qh5 26. Rgf1 e5 27. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (+2.5).
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bxf4, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #752.
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