Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·15)
c9-15674Puzzle 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
13. Kf1 Nxf4 14. Bxf4 Bxf4 15. Qd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (+4.1).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Nb6, then cxb6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #8.
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