Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·9)
c9-13839Puzzle 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. Ke1 Ra6 31. Rxd3 f4 32. Re2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (+3.9).
- A natural move: rook to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead f4, then Rxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #764.
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