Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·27)
c9-22092Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
20. Kf1 Rxd1 21. Rxd1 Bxf3 22. Rd8+ Qxd8 23. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: rook to d1 (+6.2).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (+6.7).
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- You win decisive material (+6.9).
- If instead Rxd1, then Rxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #59.
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