Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·20)
c9-14602Puzzle 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
30. Kf2 e5 31. Rh1 e4 32. Rxh3
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to f2.
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a6, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #889.
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