Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·5)
c9-10915Puzzle 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
32. Kf2 Rd1 33. Rxe4 Rxd2 34. Kf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — rook to e4 (+5.9).
- A natural move: king to f3.
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Rb2, then Rxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #161.
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