Winning blow: king to f1 (f2·2)
c9-21412Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
38. Kxf1 axb3 39. Bf5+ Kh6 40. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead axb3, then Bf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
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