Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·12)
c9-21214Puzzle 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
33. Kf1 Nd2+ 34. Kg1 Nf3+ 35. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to h1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nd2+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #787.
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