Winning blow: king to f2 (g2·4)
c9-18115Puzzle 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 Rg3 24. Qxg3 Bxg3+ 25. Kxg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: queen to g3 (+2.4).
- Strong! king to g3 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Rg3, then Qxg3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
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