Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·5)
c9-09997Puzzle 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 Bb5 23. Rd5 Bxf2+ 24. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- rook to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to f2 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Bb5, then Rd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #326.
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