Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·4)
c9-08196Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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
9. Kxf2 Ng6 10. gxf8=R
Why it works
- Best move. king to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ng6, then gxf8=R and you win the rook.
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