Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·16)
c9-16753Puzzle 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
27. Kf1 Nf4 28. Rd7 Kh7 29. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (+3.2).
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Nxf2, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #397.
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