Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·3)
c9-09418Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
28. Kxe1 Rxf3 29. Nxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — knight to b7 (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxf3, then Nxb7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #158.
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