Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·5)
c9-18925Puzzle 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
24. Kf2 Qc3 25. Kg1 d5 26. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Qc3, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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