Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·9)
c9-11744Puzzle 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. Kg1 gxf2+ 31. Kxf2 Qg3+ 32. Ke3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: king to f2 (+4.3).
- A natural move: king to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rxf3, then Qxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
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