Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·14)
c9-23371Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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. Kf2 Qg5 25. Nxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: knight to e7, and you stand better (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg5, then Nxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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