Winning blow: king to f2 (f1·2)
c9-04676Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
15. Kxf2 Qf7+ 16. Kg2 Qd5+ 17. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — king to g2 (+2.6).
- A natural move: bishop to f3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf7+, then Bf3 and you win the rook.
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