Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·7)
c9-10568Puzzle 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 Nd5 23. Bb4 Bg7 24. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nd5, then h5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #73.
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