Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·19)
c9-21304Puzzle 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
22. Kg1 d6 23. Rc1 Qxe2 24. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Qe4, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
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