Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·15)
c9-21008Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
26. Kxf2 Ra7 27. Qb4 Rxd7 28. Qf8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to b4 (+5.5).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Rb8, then Qc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
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