Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·14)
c9-16271Puzzle 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 Qc5+ 32. Kg2 Qg1+ 33. Kxg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (#4).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to g1 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc5+, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #231.
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