Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·18)
c9-20954Puzzle 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. Kg1 Qf7 29. Kh1 Qd7 30. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Spot on — king to h1 (+7.2).
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Qe7, then Be4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #435.
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