Winning blow: king to f2 (f1·16)
c9-26791Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
35. Kf2 Kc6 36. Kg3 Re4 37. Kxh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- king to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to h3 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Kc6, then Kg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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