Winning blow: king to f2 (g2·2)
c9-13696Puzzle 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
26. Kf2 Bb7 27. Re3 Rb6 28. Qg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- rook to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bb7, then Re3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #292.
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