Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·7)
c9-09740Puzzle 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
24. Ke1 Qe4+ 25. Kd2 Qd4+ 26. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Qe4+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #31.
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