Winning blow: king to e1 (f2·3)
c9-10573Puzzle 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
27. Ke1 Nf7 28. Rf3 Qe4 29. Qg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — rook to f3 (+5.6).
- A natural move: queen to g1.
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Qe5, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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