Winning blow: king to f4 (f3)
c9-16364Puzzle 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
37. Kxf4 b5 38. Kxf5 Kc6 39. Kg5
Why it works
- Best move. king to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — king to f5 (#5).
- A natural move: king to g5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b5, then Kxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #721.
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