Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·5)
c9-12360Puzzle 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
30. Kf1 Qh3+ 31. Kg1 h5 32. Nb5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b5 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Ke7, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
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