Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·6)
c9-20969Puzzle 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 Qe3+ 25. Nf2 Kxd7 26. Qxc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- knight to f2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to c2 is the sharp choice (+6.9).
- You win decisive material (+6.9).
- If instead Qd4+, then Qxd4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #332.
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