Winning blow: king to e1 (f2·4)
c9-13098Puzzle 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
26. Ke1 Nxb2 27. Ba2+ Kg7 28. Be5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: bishop to a2 (+7.3).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+7.3).
- You win decisive material (+7.3).
- If instead Nxb2, then Ba2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #524.
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