Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·16)
c9-15553Puzzle 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
19. Ke1 Rxd5 20. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Rxd5, then exd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
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