Winning blow: king to f1 (f2)
c9-09607Puzzle 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
30. Kf1 Bxd6 31. Rg4 Bxf3 32. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- rook to g4 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! rook to d6 gives up material but you stand better (+1.4).
- You reach a winning position (+1.4).
- If instead Bxd6, then Rg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #210.
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