Winning blow: king to f3 (e2·5)
c9-27851Puzzle 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
16. Kxf3 Nxd3 17. Rg8 Ne5+ 18. Ke2 Kxh7 19. Rxd8
Why it works
- Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- rook to g8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e2.
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxd3, then Rg8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #322.
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