Winning blow: king to f2 (g2·6)
c9-13404Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
35. Kxf2 axb5 36. Ke1 Ne7 37. d6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d6.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead axb5, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
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