Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·10)
c9-17721Puzzle 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
9. Ke2 f6 10. Rf3 Nxf4+ 11. gxf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Well found: rook to f3 (+2.0).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead f6, then Rf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
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