Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·12)
c9-19721Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kc1 Nxf4 29. exf7+ Kxf7 30. Rxf4+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to f7 (+5.5).
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Nxf4, then exf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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