Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·18)
c9-09383Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
35. Kg2 Ne1+ 36. Rxe1 Qxe1 37. Qa8
Why it works
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+4.1).
- A natural move: queen to a8.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Nxf2, then Kxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #426.
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