Winning blow: king to f2 (f1·12)
c9-19570Puzzle 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
36. Kf2 Qc2+ 37. Ke1 Qxg2 38. Qd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qc2+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #396.
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