Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·8)
c9-13132Puzzle 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
27. Ke2 Qf3+ 28. Kxd2 Qxf2+ 29. Kc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — king to d2 (#7).
- A natural move: king to c3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qf3+, then Kxd2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #672.
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