Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·11)
c9-12230Puzzle 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. Kf1 g5 23. Nh7+ Ke7 24. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (+7.5).
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (+7.8).
- You win decisive material (+7.8).
- If instead g5, then Nh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #440.
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