Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·4)
c9-14379Puzzle 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
29. Kg2 Bxc6+ 30. e4 Qg7 31. Nxg4
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Bxc6+, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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