Winning blow: pawn to f5 (e4·13)
c9-26211Puzzle 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
11. exf5+ Kd7 12. Qg7+ Be7 13. Re1 Kc7 14. Rxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: queen to g7 (+4.9).
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd7, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #37.
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