Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·7)
c9-17623Puzzle 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
23. Kf2 Qxa5 24. Rxg7 Re8 25. Rgxf7
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+8.4).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (+8.9).
- Strong! rook to f7 is the sharp choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxa5, then Rxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #486.
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