Winning blow: pawn to f6 (f5·4)
c9-23347Puzzle 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
38. f6 Kc4 39. f7 Kd3 40. f8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- pawn to f7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f8.
- You win decisive material (+8.3).
- If instead Kc4, then f7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #830.
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