Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·11)
c9-13961Puzzle 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
17. Kg1 Qf5 18. Qh4 e5 19. h3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (+7.3).
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You win decisive material (+7.9).
- If instead Rfe8, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #225.
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