Winning blow: king to f1 (e2)
c9-14229Puzzle 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
28. Kf1 Qh5 29. Rf4+ Ke8 30. Rg8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: rook to f4 (+4.2).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qh5, then Rf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #326.
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