Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·3)
c9-07966Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
16. Kxe1 Ng6 17. Qxa7 Nd6 18. Be4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (+5.2).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf5, then Be4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #786.
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