Winning blow: king to g2 (h1·5)
c9-21768Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
26. Kg2 Nxc4 27. Bxd5+ Kxd5 28. Kxf1
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+5.9).
- Precise: king to f1 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxc4, then Bxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #139.
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