Winning blow: king to f2 (g3)
c9-19670Puzzle 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
21. Kf2 a5 22. Be2 a4 23. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead f5, then exf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #257.
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