Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·6)
c9-25884Puzzle 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
36. g6 Ra4 37. f3 Rb4 38. f4 Rb8 39. Nxf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Ra4, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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