Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·9)
c9-22192Puzzle 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
28. Kg1 exd5 29. Nxf7 Rxe2 30. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- A brilliant blow: knight to f7, and you are winning (+3.1).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead exd5, then Nxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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