Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·19)
c9-15029Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Kxg2 Qc6+ 19. e4 Qxf6 20. Rxf6
Why it works
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+10.4).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+11.1).
- Strong! rook to f6 is the sharp choice (+11.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc6+, then e4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
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