Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·2)
c9-10712Puzzle 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
32. Kd1 c6 33. Qe4 Qxe4 34. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- queen to e4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead c6, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #658.
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