Winning blow: pawn to f5 (f4·3)
c9-24135Puzzle 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
5. f5 Nf4 6. e3 e6 7. g5 fxg5 8. exf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g5.
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Nf4, then e3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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