Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·18)
c9-17200Puzzle 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
29. Kf1 Rxf8 30. Rxe4 Nxe4 31. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — rook to e4 (+4.7).
- Strong! knight to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Rxf8, then Rxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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