Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·25)
c9-12398Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Kf1 Nb7 27. Qb4 Qxf2+ 28. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f2 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nb7, then Qb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #938.
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