Winning blow: pawn to g6 (f5·9)
c9-26627Puzzle 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
12. fxg6 cxb3 13. Bxe5 b2 14. gxh7+ Kxh7 15. Bxb2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+3.2).
- Precise: pawn to h7 is the top choice (+2.9).
- Best move. bishop to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead cxb3, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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