Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·8)
c9-11138Puzzle 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
24. Kg1 Nf5 25. Qd2 Qxd2 26. Rxd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- queen to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d2 is the top choice (+2.0).
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Nf5, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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