Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·8)
c9-19798Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
40. Kf2 Kd8 41. h6 f3 42. h7 a6 43. h8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- pawn to h6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h7.
- Great move! pawn to h8 keeps the pressure (#13).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then h6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #361.
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