Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·4)
c9-08814Puzzle 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
32. Kf2 e5 33. Ra8+ Kb7 34. Qb3+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (+8.2).
- Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (+7.8).
- You win decisive material (+7.8).
- If instead e5, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #890.
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