Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·3)
c9-13542Puzzle 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. Kg1 Nxe1 23. Rxe1 Be4 24. Qxg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+7.1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (+7.3).
- You win decisive material (+7.3).
- If instead Nxe1, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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