Winning blow: king to g1 (h1)
c9-08959Puzzle 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
22. Kg1 Kg7 23. c4 bxc3 24. dxc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Kg7, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
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