Open in the app

Winning blow: king to f2 (g3)

c9-19670
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

Solve in the app

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.

Explore position #257

Similar puzzles

Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play

Embed

Copy this code to embed the board on your site: