Winning blow: king to g1 (h1·11)
c9-15871Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Kg1 Nf5 29. Bxf5 Bxd5 30. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf5, then Rxf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #445.
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