Winning blow: king to f1 (g2·4)
c9-14188Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
39. Kxf1 e6 40. Ra8 Kf6 41. Qh8+ Ke7 42. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- rook to a8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead e6, then Ra8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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