Winning blow: king to f2 (e3·2)
c9-14768Puzzle 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
18. Kf2 Be6 19. Rd1 Qf5+ 20. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to g1 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qg5, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #590.
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