Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·8)
c9-10982Puzzle 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
13. Ke1 a4 14. h4 f4 15. Nxf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to h4 (+3.1).
- Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead a4, then e6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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