Winning blow: king to e1 (d1)
c9-04612Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
10. Kxe1 Rxf8 11. Kd1 Kc8 12. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rxf8, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
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