Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·13)
c9-25262Puzzle 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
17. Kxf2 Nxa2 18. Re1 Kd8 19. Bd3 Kc7 20. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- Best move. bishop to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxa2, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #257.
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