Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·3)
c9-08723Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
12. Kf2 f5 13. Nd5 Ke8 14. b6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead f5, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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