Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·12)
c9-12497Puzzle 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. Kf1 Qxd6 27. Qxg4+ Kf8 28. Nc4
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to f1.
- Spot on — queen to g4 (+5.2).
- A natural move: knight to c4.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qxd6, then Qxg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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