Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·14)
c9-14604Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
11. Kd1 e6 12. Rxg8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: rook to g8 (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e6, then Rxg8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #880.
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