Winning blow: king to g1 (h2)
c9-10375Puzzle 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
21. Kg1 g4 22. Nxf3 gxf3 23. Rxf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+1.6).
- Stunning! rook to f3 gives up material but you stand better (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead g4, then Nxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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