Winning blow: king to f1 (g2·3)
c9-22985Puzzle 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. Kf1 Rxg1+ 29. Kxg1 b5 30. cxb5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: king to g1 (+3.3).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Rxg1+, then Kxg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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