Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·17)
c9-14059Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
19. Kf2 Qxd4+ 20. Qxd4 exd4 21. Bh5+ Kf8 22. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (+4.7).
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qxd4+, then Qxd4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #589.
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