Winning blow: king to g1 (g2·2)
c9-18501Puzzle 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
21. Kg1 e4 22. Rxb8 Bc6 23. Nf4
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to g1.
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#4).
- A natural move: knight to f4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e4, then Rfxe8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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