Winning blow: king to f2 (e2)
c9-08886Puzzle 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
39. Kf2 Qb5 40. Rxh5+ Kg8 41. Qxf4
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to f2.
- Spot on — rook to h5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b5, then Rxh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #7.
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