Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·5)
c9-11971Puzzle 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
26. Kh1 Rxf8 27. f5 cxb3 28. Rf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (+1.6).
- You reach a winning position (+1.6).
- If instead Rxf8, then f5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #780.
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