Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·20)
c9-19580Puzzle 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 Nh2+ 26. Ke1 Nf3+ 27. Kd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — king to e1 (+3.5).
- A natural move: king to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Nh2+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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