Winning blow: king to g2 (f1)
c9-16551Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
23. Kxg2 Rxb7 24. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: rook to h8 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Rxb7, then Rxh8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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