Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·8)
c9-15607Puzzle 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
21. Ke1 gxf6 22. Qxf6 Bc6 23. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+4.1).
- A natural move: king to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead gxf6, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #530.
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