Winning blow: pawn to f3 (f2·10)
c9-28183Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
33. f3 Qxf3 34. Rh2+ Qh3 35. Rxh3+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+8.6).
- Well found: rook to h2 (#24).
- Strong! rook to h3 is the sharp choice (#20).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxf3, then Rh2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #370.
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