Winning blow: pawn to f5 (e4·12)
c9-25653Puzzle 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
20. exf5 Qb6 21. Ba6 Qxa5 22. bxa5 Ra8 23. fxe6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (+1.6).
- Strong! pawn to a5 is the sharp choice (+1.7).
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb6, then Ba6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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