Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·28)
c9-24840Puzzle 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
19. Kf1 Bxd4 20. Nxd4 Qd7 21. Nf5+ Kg8 22. exf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: knight to d4 (+3.1).
- Strong! knight to f5 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- Best move. pawn to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bxd4, then Nxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #41.
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