Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·3)
c9-05348Puzzle rating: 1099Theme: 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 Re8+ 11. Kd1 f6 12. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead f6, then Nd3 and you win the rook.
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