Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·11)
c9-20123Puzzle 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
31. Kf2 Kd7 32. Rg1 Rf8+ 33. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Kb7, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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