Winning blow: king to f1 (g1)
c9-02996Puzzle rating: 1094Theme: 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. Kf1 Nh4 18. Rxe4 Qg2+ 19. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — rook to e4 (+3.3).
- Strong! king to e2 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bh3+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
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