Winning blow: pawn to f5 (g4·9)
c9-24977Puzzle 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
25. gxf5 Nxf4 26. Rxc7 Nbd5 27. Rc5 Ra6 28. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (+1.8).
- A natural move: rook to c5.
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxf4, then Rxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #639.
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