Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·9)
c9-24816Puzzle 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
15. f3 Qe7 16. fxe4 dxe4 17. Bxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+2.9).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qe7, then fxe4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #420.
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