Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·8)
c9-17638Puzzle 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
26. Kf2 Qg6 27. Be5+ Ke8 28. Qf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+6.0).
- A natural move: queen to f4.
- You win decisive material (+6.8).
- If instead Qg6, then Be5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #645.
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