Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·3)
c9-04226Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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. Kxf1 Qh5 17. Nxd4 Qxh3+ 18. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+3.8).
- Strong! king to e2 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nf6, then Nxd4 and you win the rook.
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