Winning blow: king to f3 (g3)
c9-09224Puzzle 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
28. Kf3 Bd5 29. Rxe6+ Bxe6 30. Kxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (+5.9).
- Precise: king to e4 is the top choice (+6.1).
- You win decisive material (+6.1).
- If instead Nf2+, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #866.
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