Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·31)
c9-25350Puzzle 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
19. Kh1 Rxc1 20. Qxc1 Nxf4 21. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: queen to c1 (+2.9).
- Strong! knight to e8 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc1, then Qxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
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