Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·19)
c9-17740Puzzle 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
25. Kf1 Ne4 26. Rg1 Rxg1+ 27. Kxg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to g1 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxf3, then Rxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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