Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·12)
c9-22318Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
24. Ke2 Nb3 25. Bc3 Kf7 26. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (+4.1).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Nb3, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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