Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·3)
c9-11478Puzzle 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
10. Kf2 Bd4+ 11. Kg2 Nb6 12. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: king to g2 (+3.5).
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Nb6, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #347.
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