Winning blow: king to f2 (g1·7)
c9-16966Puzzle 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. Kf2 Ng4+ 28. Ke1 Nxe5 29. Qg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g2.
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Ng4+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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