Winning blow: king to e2 (f2·2)
c9-09590Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Kxe2 Rb7 29. Qf6+ Qxf6 30. Rg8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#9).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd7, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
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