Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·10)
c9-14321Puzzle 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
20. Ke1 Qxh2 21. Rf1 Ng2+ 22. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: rook to f1 (+4.4).
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qxh2, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #23.
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