Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·5)
c9-17973Puzzle 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
24. Kg1 Qg4 25. Re8+ Kf7 26. Re3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (+4.7).
- A natural move: rook to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Qg4, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #400.
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