Winning blow: king to f3 (e2·4)
c9-20303Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
26. Kf3 Qd1+ 27. Rxd1 Ke8 28. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc3, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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