Winning blow: pawn to f6 (g5·14)
c9-27467Puzzle 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. gxf6 Nxd3+ 21. exd3 Qe3+ 22. Kb1 Qc1+ 23. Rxc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to d3 (#3).
- Strong! king to b1 is the sharp choice (#2).
- Best move. rook to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxd3+, then exd3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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