Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·12)
c9-24631Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
31. Kxf2 Rxf5+ 32. Nxf5 Bxe4 33. Bxe4 Qd8 34. Nxh4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: knight to f5 (+2.6).
- Stunning! bishop to e4 gives up material but you stand better (+2.7).
- Best move. knight to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxf5+, then Nxf5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #296.
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