Winning blow: king to g2 (f2·4)
c9-16502Puzzle 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. Kg2 Rge8 29. Rfd1 Qb6 30. Rd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (+3.4).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Rge8, then Rfd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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