Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·4)
c9-11486Puzzle 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
31. Kf1 Qc3 32. Bxd4 Qd3+ 33. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to d4, and you stand better (+2.6).
- Strong! king to e1 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qc3, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #607.
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