Winning blow: king to g1 (g2·3)
c9-19336Puzzle 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. Kg1 Bxc7 26. Rxg8+ Nxg8 27. Qg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to g1.
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bc4, then hxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #180.
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