Winning blow: king to g3 (f2·6)
c9-18509Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
39. Kg3 Re3+ 40. Kf4 Bxd5 41. Rxd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: king to f4 (+2.9).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Re3+, then Kf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #917.
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