Winning blow: king to f3 (f2·2)
c9-10985Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Kf3 c6 33. Qe8+ Kc7 34. Bf5
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to f3.
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#9).
- A natural move: bishop to f5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c6, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #330.
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