Winning blow: pawn to e5 (f4·3)
c9-01580Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
6. fxe5 fxe5+ 7. Nf2 Qh5 8. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: knight to f2 (+3.6).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead fxe5+, then Nf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
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