Winning blow: king to f2 (e2·7)
c9-25783Puzzle 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
29. Kxf2 Nd3+ 30. Kf1 Nc5 31. b7 Rb8 32. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b7.
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd3+, then Kf1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
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