Winning blow: king to f3 (f2)
c9-10078Puzzle 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
14. Kf3 Ne5+ 15. Ke2 Qxg2+ 16. Kd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to d1 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Ne5+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #293.
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