Winning blow: king to f2 (f1·14)
c9-17675Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
24. Kf2 Nc7 25. Rb8 Nd5 26. Rxg8+ Kxg8 27. Bxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (+2.7).
- Stunning! rook to g8 gives up material but you are winning (+3.1).
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nc7, then Rb8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
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