Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·17)
c9-20170Puzzle 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
20. Kg1 Nde6 21. Kh1 d6 22. b3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — king to h1 (+2.7).
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Nde6, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #36.
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