Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·4)
c9-15524Puzzle 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
31. Kg1 Rh3 32. Kg2 Rh8 33. Re2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead Rh3, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #876.
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