Winning blow: king to f2 (f1·9)
c9-15534Puzzle 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 Nc6 19. Nc3 Ncxd4 20. Qg5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Nc6, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #621.
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