Winning blow: king to f2 (f3·2)
c9-14516Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
34. Kf2 Ng4+ 35. Bxg4 Rxg4 36. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (+4.5).
- Precise: rook to f5 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Ng4+, then Bxg4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #54.
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