Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·6)
c9-13323Puzzle 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
21. Kf1 Kf7 22. Nf4 Ne4 23. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- knight to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Kf7, then Ng5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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