Winning blow: king to e1 (f2·8)
c9-12914Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
27. Kxe1 Rxb4 28. h7 Rxe4+ 29. Kd1 Kd7 30. h8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- pawn to h7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d1.
- Sensible development: pawn to h8.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxb4, then h7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #157.
Explore position #157Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play