Winning blow: king to f3 (e2·3)
c9-19427Puzzle 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
25. Kf3 Nd2+ 26. Bxd2 Qxd2 27. Rf8
Why it works
- Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: bishop to d2 (+5.9).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Ka8, then Qxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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