Winning blow: king to f2 (f1·10)
c9-16826Puzzle 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
25. Kf2 Qh2+ 26. Rg2 Qh4+ 27. Rg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- rook to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qh2+, then Rg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #439.
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