Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·11)
c9-15261Puzzle 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
29. Ke1 e5 30. Qe4 Nc2+ 31. Kd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: queen to e4 (+2.9).
- Precise: king to d1 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Nc2+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #238.
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