Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·13)
c9-13146Puzzle 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
40. Kf1 Qh3+ 41. Ke1 Qg3+ 42. Nf2
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to f1.
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qh3+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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