Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·5)
c9-12697Puzzle 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
17. Kf2 Nd4 18. e3 Nxf3 19. Kxf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f3 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Ng3, then Nxg3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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