Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·3)
c9-11265Puzzle 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
16. Kf1 Qd1+ 17. Kg2 Qd6 18. Kg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: king to g2 (+3.8).
- A natural move: king to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bf6, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #263.
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