Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·14)
c9-24371Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Kxg2 Ng8 20. Reg1 Qe7 21. Qf4 Qf6 22. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f4.
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Ng8, then Reg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #505.
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