Winning blow: king to g2 (f2·9)
c9-13340Puzzle 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. Kg2 Qxe2+ 33. Kh3 Qf1+ 34. Qxf1
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to g2.
- king to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe2+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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