Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·5)
c9-09278Puzzle 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
36. Ke1 Bd3 37. Qc3 Nd5 38. Qd2+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Bd3, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
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