Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·4)
c9-16099Puzzle 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
28. Kf2 Nxf1 29. Kg2 f5 30. Bc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: king to g2 (+2.8).
- A natural move: bishop to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Nxf1, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #227.
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