Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·10)
c9-17262Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
23. Kxf2 fxg4 24. Rxe8 Rxe8 25. dxc6 bxc6 26. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (+4.9).
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (+5.0).
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead fxg4, then Rxe8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #22.
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