Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·16)
c9-17629Puzzle 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
26. Kg1 Rg7 27. Ra6 Nc5 28. Rb6
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- rook to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Rg7, then Ra6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #201.
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