Winning blow: king to f2 (g2·5)
c9-18702Puzzle 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
20. Kf2 Bf6 21. Rg2 c6 22. Qb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- rook to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead h6, then Rg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #39.
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