Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·2)
c9-11100Puzzle 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
20. Kf2 Rg8 21. Bxe4 Nxe4+ 22. Rxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+3.1).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bh5, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #948.
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