Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·9)
c9-09180Puzzle 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
23. Kf1 Rg1+ 24. Ke2 f3+ 25. Kd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — king to e2 (+4.8).
- A natural move: king to d1.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qg2+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
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