Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·18)
c9-22448Puzzle 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
22. Kf2 Ra5 23. Bxc6+ Bxc6 24. Ne5+ Rxe5 25. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+2.1).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+2.1).
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Ra5, then Bxc6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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