Winning blow: pawn to f7 (e6·4)
c9-24891Puzzle 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
26. exf7 Bxd3+ 27. Kc1 f5 28. Ra4 Be4 29. fxg8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a4.
- Best move. pawn to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd3+, then Kc1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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