Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·6)
c9-14087Puzzle 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
22. Ke1 Qc4 23. Qxh5 Qxc1+ 24. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (+4.1).
- Precise: king to f2 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc4, then Qxh5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
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