Winning blow: pawn to f4 (g3·4)
c9-07188Puzzle 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
13. gxf4 Rxf4 14. Qe3 Rf8 15. e5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- queen to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Rxf4, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
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